Changing of the guard in Lake Ozark

Officer Carson Remembered: At the September 10, 2024 Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Newberry issued a proclamation in memory of Osage Beach Police Officer Phylicia Carson, who recently passed away in the line of duty. In the days since Officer Carson's passing, the lake community has shown a tremendous amount of support for her family and those who serve as emergency responders. "Let us never forget her example of selfless service to others"

Posted on April 14, 2021, Edited April 14, 2021 by dan

Changing of the guard in Lake Ozark

About two dozen spectators witnessed the changing of the guard as Dennis Newberry took the oath office as mayor of Lake Ozark during Tuesday night’s regular board of aldermen meeting.

Also sworn in were Ward 1 Alderman Judy Neels who was re-elected to her ward, and newly elected Ward 3 Alderman Matt Wright. Dale Hicks, also newly elected, was present via Zoom and will be sworn in at a later meeting.

Newberry defeated incumbent mayor Gerry Murawski in April 6 voting. Neels was unopposed, Wright defeated incumbent Vernon Jaycox and Hicks unseated incumbent Larry Giampa.

Administering the oath of office was City Clerk Kathy Vance.