Chito Vela is Austin's new mayor pro tem. Here's what that means.

Council Member Chito Vela became Austin's mayor pro tem Jan. 1, succeeding Vanessa Fuentes; here's what the role does and his priorities.

Tenino City Council roundup: New councilors sworn in for first meeting, another councilor's bid for mayor pro tem position fails

Members of the Tenino City Council convened for their first regular meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and welcomed two ...
Summit County

Dillon Town Council elects new mayor pro tem after vote to reconsider previously appointed council member

The Dillon Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday, April 29, to appoint council member Joshua Samuel as mayor pro tem. The council had voted 4-2 at its meeting Tuesday, April 8, to reconsider the ...
KERA News

Dallas City Council selects veteran council members as mayor pro-tem, deputy mayor pro-tem

Council Member Jesse Moreno , District 2, listens to a speaker during city council meeting Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Dallas City Hall. City Council members voted for Moreno to be mayor pro-tem ...
Hartford Business

Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney files for reelection

Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney, left, and House Speaker Matt Ritter in conversation in February 2025. Credit: Mark Pazniokas / CT Mirror Senate President Pro Tem Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven, ...