Racine Common Council swears in new members, Horton elected president

Horton Selected as Racine City Council President

Apr. 15, 2025 9p (WGTD)---A strong ally of Racine Mayor Cory Mason was picked by his colleagues Tuesday night to serve as city council president. Maurice Horton, who's been on the council for the past 7 years, defeated David Mack for the job by a vote of 8-7. By an identical margin, Marlo Harmon was elected vice-president over Olivia Davis.  Council presidents preside over informal council committee of the whole meetings and fill in whenever the…

Racine Common Council swears in new members, Horton elected president

Alder Maurice Horton (7th District) shakes hands with newly sworn-in Alder Nathan Pabon (15th District) as Alders Jens Jorgensen (5th District), Marlo Harmon, and Rene Kelly (13th District) look on. The group was sworn into office during the Racine Common Council meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Photo by Denise Lockwood)RACINE — Ten alderpersons, including six newcomers, were sworn in Tuesday evening at City Hall, marking one of the most sig…