The Marshall City Council will have a new member sworn in at its next meeting.

During the meeting on Monday, May 16, Mayor Dewey Hendrix yielded his time to Phesa Wright who had to give up her Ward 4 seat due to moving out of the ward. Wright explained she found a person who is willing to serve in the seat.

Wright continued ….

Mayor Hendrix formally appointed Benitez.

The council unanimously approved the appointment. Christina Benitez will be sworn in at the council’s next meeting on Monday, June 6.