HERMISTON -- Optometrist David Drotzmann was sworn in as the new mayor of Hermiston this week.
Three new city council members also were sworn in. They are Manuel Gutierrez, John Kirwan and Doug Primmer.
Drotzmann, who became mayor-elect after a spring primary election, is replacing Bob Severson, who served as mayor from 2001 until his death in December.
Kennewick attorney George Fearing named appeals court judge
