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Special city council and swearing-in ceremony
December 4, 2012
Los Altos City Hall

Photos by Ellie Van Houtte/Town Crier

The Los Altos City Council's proverbial changing of the guard last night (Dec. 4) proved to be historic- in more ways than one.

Among other things, last night's event featured 25-year-old Councilman Jarrett Fishpaw taking over as the youngest mayor in the city's 60-year history.

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  • At the age of 25, Jarrett Fishpaw, became Los Altos' youngest mayor Dec. 4.

  • Outgoing Mayor, Val Carpenter, center left, begins her last meeting of the Los Altos city council as Mayor. Jarrett Fishpaw, center right, replaced her as mayor Dec. 4.

  • At the age of 25, Jarrett Fishpaw, became Los Altos' youngest mayor Dec. 4.<br /> <br /> Photo by Ellie Van Houtte/Town Crier

  • The Los Altos city council chambers were packed with family, friends and spectators, eager to swear-in the new mayor and members of council.

  • At the age of 25, Jarrett Fishpaw, became Los Altos' youngest mayor Dec. 4.

  • At the age of 25, Jarrett Fishpaw, became Los Altos' youngest mayor Dec. 4.

  • As one of the top three contenders in the Nov. 6 election for council from a pool of six candidates, Jeannie Bruins, above, is sworn onto the Los Altos council.

  • As one of the top three contenders in the Nov. 6 election for council from a pool of six candidates, Jeannie Bruins, above, is sworn onto the Los Altos council.

  • As one of the top three contenders in the Nov. 6 election for council from a pool of six candidates, Jeannie Bruins, above, is sworn onto the Los Altos council.

  • As one of the top three contenders in the Nov. 6 election for council from a pool of six candidates, Jeannie Bruins, above, signs paperwork during her swearing-in ceremony for the Los Altos city council.

  • Jan Pepper, one of the top three contenders in the Nov. 6 election for council from a pool of six candidates, walks through the crowd at the council chambers before her swearing-in ceremony.

  • Jan Pepper is joined by her family during her swearing-in ceremony at the Los Altos city council Dec. 4.

  • Jan Pepper is joined by her family during her swearing-in ceremony at the Los Altos city council Dec. 4.

  • Jan Pepper signs paperwork during her swearing-in ceremony at the Los Altos city council Dec. 4.

  • Jan Pepper receives a hug from her son at the Dec. 4 swearing-in ceremony for new councilmembers.

  • Returning councilmember, Megan Satterlee, is sworn-into council for another term after a successful re-election bid Nov. 6. She joins three other women on the council.

  • Returning councilmember, Megan Satterlee, is sworn-into council for another term after a successful re-election bid Nov. 6. She joins three other women on the council.

  • Satterlee signs paperwork for during her swearing-in ceremony. Her son watches on on the procedure.

  • At the age of 25, Jarrett Fishpaw, became Los Altos' youngest mayor Dec. 4.

  • New councilmember, Jeannie Bruins, makes remarks during her first session on the Los Altos city council Dec. 4.

  • New councilmember, Jan Pepper, makes remarks during her first session on the Los Altos city council Dec. 4.

  • New councilmember, Jan Pepper makes remarks as new Los Altos mayor, Jarrett Fishpaw looks on.

  • New councilmember, Jan Pepper makes remarks as new Los Altos mayor, Jarrett Fishpaw looks on.

  • New councilmember, Jan Pepper makes remarks as new Los Altos mayor, Jarrett Fishpaw looks on.

  • Nametags for the new councilmembers and new mayor are neatly displayed on a table.

  • The son of re-elected councilmember, Megan Satterlee, sits patiently as his mom participates in a council meeting Nov. 4.

  • The son of re-elected councilmember, Megan Satterlee, sits patiently as his mom participates in a council meeting Nov. 4.

  • Outgoing mayor, Val Carpenter, wears a bowtie - gently mimicking the signature look of incoming mayor, Jarrett Fishpaw.

  • Outgoing mayor, Val Carpenter, wears a bowtie - gently mimicking the signature look of incoming mayor, Jarrett Fishpaw.

  • Jarrett Fishpaw is sworn-in as Los Altos' youngest mayor Dec. 4.

  • A judge finalizes necessary paperwork to confirm Jarrett Fishpaw as the mayor of Los Altos Dec. 4.

  • Re-elected councilmember, Megan Satterlee is sworn in for another term on council.

  • Re-elected councilmember, Megan Satterlee signs paperwork to make her second term on the Los Altos city council official Dec. 4.

  • Mayor Fishpaw and former Mayor Carpenter exchange medals with one another Dec. 4.

  • At the age of 25, Jarrett Fishpaw, became Los Altos' youngest mayor Dec. 4.

  • Newly elected mayor, Jarrett Fishpaw, center, and newly elected councilmember, Jan Pepper, right, enjoy the moments after their swearing-in ceremony.

  • Newly elected councilmembers,Jeannie Bruins, left, and Jan Pepper, right, enjoy the moments after their swearing-in ceremony.

  • Jeannie Bruins celebrates after her swearing-in ceremony for the Los Altos city council.

  • Newly elected mayor, Jarrett Fishpaw is greeted by community members after his swearing-in ceremony Dec. 4.

  • Newly elected mayor, Jarrett Fishpaw is greeted by community members after his swearing-in ceremony Dec. 4.

  • Although his photo is already on the wall of city hall chambers, upper left, Jarrett Fishpaw, right, makes history as Los Altos youngest mayor at the age of 25.

  • Jarrett Fishpaw makes history as Los Altos' youngest mayor at the age of 25.

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