Reelected Council Members and New President Aim for Growth and Transparency in Bellmawr

The Bellmawr Borough Council meeting focused on the swearing-in of reelected council members Craig Wilhelm and Bill Evans, as well as the appointment of Ray Bider as the new president of the council. The meeting also addressed routine council business, such as resolutions for appointing officials and authorizing budgets.

Craig Wilhelm and Bill Evans were formally sworn in following their reelection. Each expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community again. Bill Evans acknowledged Craig Wilhelm as a “Class Act” and expressed his eagerness to continue working alongside him. Both emphasized their commitment to making their community proud in the upcoming term.

Ray Bider was elected as the new president of the council, succeeding Craig Wilhelm. In his remarks, Bider expressed hopes for a successful year characterized by growth and transparency. The council members congratulated him on his new role, with one member specifically thanking him for his service the previous year and expressing optimism about the council’s productivity in 2025.

The council also addressed several resolutions, including the appointment of various coordinators and directors for municipal roles, such as the purchasing agent and human resource director. Notably, a resolution authorizing a contract for the redevelopment of well number five at the cost of $94,500 was approved.

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