Mobile, Ala. (WKRG) — A new era is underway in Mobile as Spiro Cheriogotis was sworn in Monday as the city’s new mayor.

It was a packed crowd inside the Government Plaza auditorium as Chriogotis took the oath of office surrounded by family, supporters, and city leaders.

Cheriogotis said his top priority is public safety, promising to start work right away with police leadership.

“Top priority's always public safety. So in the first week, we'll be meeting with command staff and will be announcing some staffing, make sure we're doing everything we can not just to make our streets safe, but to make them feel safe,” Cheriogotis said.

The new mayor also shared his vision for improving Mobile’s transportation system.

“I think creating a situation where you can hop from anywhere in our city,

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