TRAVERSE CITY- A new era for the Traverse City City Commission began today with the swearing in of three new members.

Kenneth Funk, Lance Boehmer, and Laura Ness all took the oath of office in front of the community and their families.

Ness says the mood in the room was energizing

“I’m super excited to work with Mayor Amy Shamroe and the newly elected city commissioners, as well as city staff in moving this city forward,” Ness said.

Ness won the most votes out of the five candidates running for the commission. She says her campaign was based on listening.

“What I heard was some pretty specific goals from our community,” Ness said. “One is to implement the strategic plan. First and foremost, and I think that needs to that needs to happen collaboratively with our community and with the

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