Mayor Berke and City Council members were sworn in during the City of Chattanooga’s Inaugural Ceremony Monday at Tivoli Theater. Over 1,000 people attended the hour-long ceremony. State Representative Jo Anne Favors served as Mistress of Ceremonies, introducing Mayor Berke and each council member as they were sworn in by a host of honorable judges. Following the administration of oaths, Mayor Berke made inaugural remarks on “where we’ve been as a community, where we are today, and what the next chapters of the Chattanooga story should be.” During his remarks, Mayor Berke highlighted his commitment to public safety, youth development, and economic and community development, stating, “If we are going to make gains on these three priorities, then we need a city government that delivers these services in the most effective and efficient way possible.”