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Councilmember Cook stated that leadership is a responsibility which she accepted with pride. She expressed enthusiasm at being on -the City Council. She intends to work for the best of the community and especially for District 4. She proclaimed that she was proud to live in the City of Colton. She introduced her husband Jack and daughter Sandy, who were her campaign committee. Councilmember Beltran declared he appreciated the vote of confidence. He said it was great to be back after 14 years. He is anxious to get to work, to take charge and to makes changes for the betterment of the community. He strongly expressed that "We are going to move. tt As he campaigned he asked for voter concerns, complaints or comments. He called a town hall meeting on Wednesday Night, December 2, 1992, at the Hutton Center, from 7:00 P, M., to 9:30 P. M., to accept concerns of the constituency and for action. He invited everyone to go to him with any problems. Mayor Gonzales said that to start anew it was tradition to ask for God's assistance. The City is celebrating a new beginning -.-.providing a new opportunity to unite and to serve the people. He rioted that -the City had beer) blessed with a City Council that brought much experience, which was highly skilled and energetic. The new City Council can look forward to wisdorn, dedication, unity and progress in its new leadership, Mayor Gonzales recognized COUncilmember Cisneros for accomplishments in City Council and RDA. He noted that Councilmembers Rios and Beltran bring a wealth of experience from prior Council service and from the private business sector, He acknowledged Councilmember Cook as a veteran civic leader and successful businesswoman. He identified Councilmember Bennett as having provided many years of service in numerous committees and thus enhance -the Council with this knowledge. Mayor Gonzales welcomed Councilmember Sandoval who comes from a family services background and is a school teacher with an MBA from USC, With a superior group, this will open an exciting chapter of City history. With no opposition to their candidacy, Mayor Gonzales welcomed City Clerk Ramos and City Treasurer Williams. Fie informed that the City Clerk's Office is a source of pride for the City because of Mrs. Ramos expert and efficient direction. He mentioned that City Treasurer Williams had served the City admirably by saving it millions of dollars. Mayor Gonzales listed the future construction of the medical center and the possible selection of this City for the location of the new federal courthouse as further achievements for the City of Colton. Colton remainsthe Hub of the Inland Empire and development must be its high priority, I Al