Bitz sworn in as new City Council member

The City Council members approved Sept. 6 minutes, as well as swore in new council member Wade Bitz.

Bitz takes the place of former council member Joshua Miller, who died unexpectedly of natural causes May 14 at age 32, to finish out his term this year.

Bitz also was one of five people who won the upcoming City Council elections by acclamation.

The council approved canceling the election, with the candidates winning by acclamation because they are running unopposed.

Bitz won the four-year term for the seat now held by Ed Matter, who did not want to run for another four-year term.

But Matter wo...