Politics & Government

4 New Media Borough Council Members Sworn In

The four newly-elected Democrats were sworn in to Media Borough Council at its reorganization meeting on Monday.

Four new Democrats were sworn in to Media Borough Council at its reorganization meeting Monday night and a new council vice president was appointed.

Kevin Boyer, Sayre Dixon, Amy Johnson and Lisa Johnson each took the oath of office with their respective family members standing next to them.

Councilman Brian Hall was unanimously re-appointed as council president with Councilman Paul Robinson appointed as vice president.

Monica Simpson, who was former council vice president, did not seek re-election along with Council members Dr. Eric Stein and Dawn Roe. Former Councilman Jim Cunningham and Monika Rehoric were defeated in November's Election.

Media Mayor Bob McMahon also took the oath of office Monday along with Tax Collector Bob Dimond.

Below are a few of the Media Borough Council appointments or reappointments to boards or offices. 
  • Borough Manager: Jeffrey Smith
  • Treasurer: Peter Williamson
  • Solicitor: Bob Scott
  • Civil Service Solicitor: Tracy Burns
  • Engineer: Gilmore Associates - Bob Johnston
  • Auditor: Peterson and Viejo
  • Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer/Emergency Management Coordinator: Jim Jeffrey
  • Environmental Advisory Council: Adeline Ciannella, Vivian Williams, Carla Wentworth
  • Media Business Authority: Tom Hibberd
  • Planning Commission: Michael Kinsley, Tina Mason, Jack Doyle
  • Zoning Hearing Board: Brett Lester, Bill Payne


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