10/14/15  Bearden New Mayor Sworn In Monday

 

The City of Bearden has a new mayor.  Following a five minute executive session, the city council Monday night appointed city recorder-treasurer Iva Lou Stoker Mayor.  In accepting the position, Stoker took time to thank former Mayor Russell Davis for his service to the city.. Stoker-mayor cut  ends  2months   29 sec The vote to appoint Stoker was unanimous.  The only other person who voiced an interest in the job was former city marshal Mitch Pate. Stoker was sworn in by Ouachita County Quorum Court J-P Ware Russell.

At their next meeting in November, the council will name someone to take over the job of recorder-treasurer.  The council was also advised that a new court clerk will have to be hired.  The mayor said she will put out a notice of that vacancy.