AFTER WINNING a three-way race for an Excelsior Springs City Council seat, Mark Spohn takes the oath of office. Spohn replaces Brent McElwee. BRIAN RICE | Staff

THE NEW COUNCIL voted unanimously to retain Sharon Powell as mayor. Stephen Spear became mayor pro tem by a 3-2 vote, replacing Sonya Morgan. From left are Andrew Kowalski, Mark Spohn, Spear, Powell and Morgan.