Published January 26. 2022 09:32AM
In near-simultaneous ceremonies Jan. 3, Lehigh County politicians took oaths of offices to begin their elected roles.
COVID-19 sidelined Lehigh County Commissioner Zach Cole-Borghi, keeping him from attending the ceremony in person.
Commissioner Jeffery Dutt had previously taken his oath because he has already served as a commissioner; however, Jan. 3 marked the start of his first elected term.
Amy Zanelli gave up her commissioner seat when she was elected a magisterial judge for District 31-01-06, which covers Wards 10, 11, 12 and 13 in West Bethlehem and Fountain Hill.
Lehigh County Executive Phillips Armstrong started his second term.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Lehigh County Executive Phillips Armstrong takes his oath of office during the Jan. 3 Lehigh County Board of Commissioners meeting to begin his second term.
Magisterial District Judge Amy Zanelli is sworn in.
Lehigh County Commissioner Zach Cole-Borghi is set to take his oath at another time.
Lehigh County Commissioner Jeffery Dutt had previously taken his oath of office because he was already an appointed commissioner, but Jan. 3 marks the start of his first elected term of office.
