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Prattville's new administration was sworn in, with Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr. beginning his fifth term.

The city council elected Michael Whaley as president and John Chambers as president pro-tem.

The election for president pro-tem required three ballots before Chambers secured the necessary votes.

PRATTVILLE − A new administration took over Monday morning with the swearing in of the Prattville mayor and city council , though they split on their initial votes for who should lead the council.

The council held its organization meeting Nov. 3 after the swearing-in ceremonies. Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr. begins his fifth term. Councilman-elect Wade Newman was sworn in as District 1 representative, joining incumbents Marcus Jackson of District 2, John Chambers in District

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