New mayor, prosecutor, council inaugurated…It was the first time the mayor was sworn in on the west side of the island
It was an inauguration like no other, with masked elected officials split between the Kona and Hilo council chambers to take their oaths of office. Public attendance was limited, but for the first time, the event was webcast to the world, so even Roth’s California family was able to view the proceedings.
It was the first time the mayor was sworn in on the west side of the island instead of in Hilo, a symbolic gesture Roth said emphasizes his pledge to ensure the county administration serves the entire island.
