MAUMEE, Ohio — Monday marked a new era in Maumee politics.

Chelsea Ziss was sworn in as Maumee’s new mayor at Monday night's city council meeting, completing a rapid and unusual leadership transition following the retirement of Mayor Jim MacDonald .

Ziss, who joined council in August through an appointment, becomes the city’s newest mayor after council voted last week to make her president of council. That position automatically ascends to the mayor’s office under Maumee’s charter when a vacancy occurs.

Moments after being sworn in, Ziss said the transition reflects a broader shift in the city’s leadership.

“It’s sort of reflective of this newer generation who’s coming up, so I’m very proud and happy to be here,” she said.

The change in succession came after former council president

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