New Alexandria Mayor Lloyd Dyer officially took office last week, after the town held a swearing in ceremony during its regular monthly meeting. Dyer succeeds former mayor Bennett Armstrong and had previously served as Alderman before being elected mayor. His term is for four years.

Alderman Curtis Rutter also took his oath of office during the meeting. He was elected unopposed earlier this month to fill an unexpired two-year term.

Rusty Bradshaw, who previously served as Alderman, was appointed by the council to fill another unexpired two-year term since there were not enough Aldermen in place to establish a quorum. No one else ran for the positions during the election.

Rutter and Bradshaw join Lynne Dickerson, who was elected to a four-year term two years ago and currently has two more years left in her tenure. The Alexandria town council is made up of the mayor and six aldermen which means three aldermen seats remain vacant.

Alexandria City Attorney Vester Parsley administered the oath.