Harry Rediger sworn in as Cape Girardeau mayor

Fred Lynch

Friday, April 9, 2010

Harry Rediger takes the oath of office as mayor of Cape Girardeau on April 9, 2010. New council members include John Voss, Meg Davis-Proffer and Kathy Swan.

Harry Rediger takes the oath of office as mayor of Cape Girardeau on April 9, 2010 at city hall. Rediger succeeds Jay Knudtson who reached his term limit. (Fred Lynch)
Harry Rediger, left, is greeted by Mayor Jay Knudtson prior to Rediger being sworn in as the new mayor of Cape Girardeau on April 9, 2010 at city hall. (Fred Lynch)
Mayor Jay Knudtson conducts his final city council meeting before new members are sworn in.
Councilman Charlie Herbst, second from right, speaks during the final minutes of his term on the Cape Girardeau city council on April 9, 2010.

Cape Girardeau city manager Scott Meyer shares a few thoughts with outgoing mayor Jay Knudtson.
State representative Clint Tracy recognizes the retiring members of the Cape Girardeau city council, from left, Marcia Ritter, Charlie Herbst and Jay Knudtson.
State senator Jason Crowell recognizes the retiring members of the Cape Girardeau city council, from left, Marcia Ritter, Charlie Herbst and Jay Knudtson.
The audience applauds Jay Knudtson for his service to Cape Girardeau as mayor since 2002.
Former city councilman Charlie Herbst is sworn in as a reserve police officer for Cape Girardeau.

John Voss is sworn in for a second term as Ward 1 city councilman.
Meg Davis-Proffer is sworn in for the Ward 2 city council seat.
Kathy Swan is sworn in for the Ward 6 city council seat.
Mayor Harry Rediger does not use his gavel while closing his first city council meeting on Friday, April 9, 2010, as city manager Scott Meyer reacts. (Fred Lynch)