Worthington's political landscape has welcomed new faces and returning leaders, as the city swore in its latest batch of elected officials at the January City Council meeting. According to a social media post from the City of Worthington Government, "Congratulations to our newly sworn-in City Council members, Mayor and Vice Mayor, who officially started their new terms at the January 5, 2026, City Council meeting."
The ceremonial passing of the torch saw newly elected Council Members Joy Dong, Glen Pratt, and Maria Ramirez joining ranks with re-elected Council Member Rebecca Hermann; Rachael Dorothy was appointed as City Council President, and Hermann took on the role of President Pro Tem. "Council appointed Scott Holmes as Mayor and Joe Mas as Vice Mayor," according to the City of Worthington Government. This news marked a notable change in the city's governance, imprinting fresh ideals into the fabric of local leadership.
Amidst applause and affirmations of duty, Holmes and Mas accepted their new titles; attendees expressed hope and expectation for the journey of governance that now commences. "Congratulations to all!" the City of Worthington Government post concluded, encapsulating a collective sentiment that spans the simple binaries of win and lose to embrace a broader coalescence around civic service and duty to all within the Worthington community.
