(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic City Council and guests said “Thank you,” to two Councilpersons who will not be returning to the Council’s Chambers in January, and welcomed two others who will fill their seats. Before Mayor Dave Jones Administered the Oath of Office to Dana Halder and Harlan Lee Sisco, the approved the appointments of Bill Garrett and Brad Henningsen to the Atlantic Airport Commission.

Dana Halder, At-Large Councilman Elect

Harlan Sisco, 2nd Ward Councilman Elect

Mayor Jones said Bill Garrett, the husband of Mayor Elect Grace Garrett, expressed his interest four-years ago in serving on the Commission. With the resignation of Dr. Trewet, the Airport Commission was unanimous in its decision to recommend Mr. Garrett. After his appointment was approved, Garrett said he takes the appointment seriously.

Bill Garrett

He said he started his pilot training in 2016 and finished it in 2017.

Following regular reports from the City Administrator and Council, Mayor Jones administered the Oath of Office to newly elected 2nd Ward Councilman Harlan Sisco. He’s lived in Atlantic for 11-years.

Next up was Dana Halder, who had previously served on the City Council. Mayor Jones welcomed Halder back to the Council. He won the 5th Ward seat over Richard “Dick” Casady during the Nov. 2nd election. Halder recalled his time on the Council, and how Garrett took over his seat in 2019

Mayor Jones then presented Mayor Elect Grace Garrett with her own gavel made by Atlantic resident Steve Livengood.

Mayor Dave Jones & Mayor Elect Grace Garrett.

Dave Jones credited his wife Rosie for supporting him over the years he’s served in public office. Mayor Elect Garrett presented the couple with a gift.

Rosie and Dave Jones

The Atlantic City Council will fill Garrett’s former At Large seat by appointment. The public has the right to petition for a special election within fourteen days after the appointment is made or the notice is published, whichever is later, and contains enough signatures of eligible electors of the city.