Second-term City Councilmember Keith Gardner was elected mayor pro tem by his peers during a council meeting Feb. 22.
The mayor pro tem’s major responsibility is to run the show in the absence of the mayor. According to the Centennial home rule charter, Gardner now has the same powers and duties as Mayor Cathy Noon. He’ll also receive a slight pay raise, earning $750 a month compared with $700 as a regular councilmember. Noon receives $850 a month.
Gardner, 40, won his second term in November. During the election he said he plans to increase revenues, trim expenses, improve roads and continue building Centennial’s reputation as a safe, friendly city to raise a family. He counts the Centennial Link Trail, Safe Routes to School, IKEA and The Streets at SouthGlenn among his proudest accomplishments from his time on council.
Vorry Moon, who also won re-election in November, will remain mayor pro tem until Gardner is sworn in March 5. Gardner was the only candidate nominated at the Feb. 22 meeting and won the election unanimously. He’ll hold the position for one year.
The Centennial City Council normally meets on the first three Mondays of the month, but the regular meeting was held Feb. 22 because the city offices were closed for the Presidents Day holiday.
Councilmember Sue Bosier was ineligible to serve as mayor pro tem this year as part of her punishment for ethics violations in 2010 centering on the theft of political campaign signs.
