Berne's new mayor takes oath

December 28, 2011

Bill McKean (right) sworn in. (Photo by J Swygart)

    Longtime city councilman and former council president Bill McKean was issued the oath of office as Berne's next mayor during ceremonies Tuesday night at Swiss Village retirement community.
    Presiding over the swearing-in ceremony was State Rep. Matt Lehman.
    McKean, a Republican, takes over the office from John Minch on Jan. 1.