Helen Michelassi was sworn in on Tuesday night as Clinton's Mayor.

Michelassi was the resounding winner of a special election on April 1 for the unfinished term of Mayor on the City Council. With friends and family in attendance, she was sworn in to fill out the two-year term.

City officials continue their efforts to crack down on properties that violate city codes. While to the contention of some residents, Commissioner Dan Ballenger implored residents to also keep their grass mowed. 

City Administrator Tony Harris also had an update on Kiwanis Park and getting new playground equipment installed.

The Council Tuesday night also approved appointments of:

>>Fire Chief Stephen Page

>>Assistant Fire Chief Dan Ballenger, Jr.

>>Sexton Kameron Willford

Additionally, a new K-9 unit for the Clinton Police Department was approved as well as water tower cleaning.