The new sitting Village of Potsdam Board of Trustees. From left, Trustee Monique Tirion, Deputy Mayor Steve Ward, Mayor Alexandra Jacobs Wilke, and new trustees Sharon Williams and Lynzie Schulte. Photo submitted.
BY ADAM ATKINSON
North Country This Week
POTSDAM — A new mayor and two new trustees were sworn in at the village’s annual reorganizational meeting Monday night and the longtime mayor who is stepping down was honored by the village.
Mayor Alexandra Jacobs Wilke was sworn in by outgoing Mayor Ron Tischler who has served on the board as trustee and mayor collectively for more than three decades.
Wilke was sworn in by Tischler with her two young daughters holding the book. Wilke, formerly a village trustee, overwhelmingly defeated write-in challenger Joseph Bowen, to win the seat in November.
New trustee Sharon Williams, the executive director of the North Country Children’s Museum was sworn in by Wilke while Deputy Mayor Steve Warr held the book.
New trustee Lynzie Schulte, with her family standing by, was also sworn in by Wilke and Warr. Schulte owns and operates the Foster the Plant Café.
Following the swearing in, Wilke honored Tischler with a plaque of commendation for his service to the village.
“A few weeks ago I had the honor of presenting to Ron the Commitment to Community Award at the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and it was well deserved and hard earned,” Wilke said. “We’re here to thank him tonight for his 34 consecutive years of service to the village of Potsdam, 14 of which have been as mayor.”
“I want to thank Ron for his leadership which has contributed to the advancement of the community in a myriad of ways over the decades,” Wilke said.
Wilke said Tischler’s dedication over the years inspired a sense of pride and legacy which she intended to continue.
“And what sets you apart is not just your list of accomplishments but your humble, collaborative approach to leadership. Your focus has always been on…
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