TRAVERSE CITY— Voters are welcoming three new members to the city commission and bringing Amy Shamroe back to the mayor’s office.

Two of the new commissioners tell 9 and 10 News they want to hit the ground running when they begin their terms.

“It feels pretty humbling, said newly elected commissioner Kenneth Funk. “It really does. I’m I’ve carried the weight of a lot of trust with our residents as a firefighter, and to carry it further. ”

“I ran because I believe in leading with your heart,” said commissioner-elect Lance Boehmer. “I believe that every neighbor’s voice counts. When they live in the city. And really, that’s how I plan to serve the community.”

Funk says one of his biggest day-one priorities will be examining the current city tax incentive plan.

" I want to make sure that

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