Faircloth sworn in as new Crestview councilman

First Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael Flowers swears in Doug Faircloth as Crestview's newest City Councilman as Administrative Services Director Teresa Gaillard holds the Bible.

CRESTVIEW — First Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael Flowers swore lifelong Crestview resident Doug Faircloth into office as a city councilman in a special meeting Monday evening.

Faircloth’s selection from an initial field of 10 applicants filled the seat vacated by Mickey Rytman, who resigned in August.

After Faircloth took his seat on the dais, he participated in a Community Redevelopment Agency meeting and the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

During the City Council meeting, Faircloth’s was among 11 straight unanimous votes on various issues.

“I like seeing all that green up there,” City Council President Shannon Hayes said, referring to the green “yes” vote indicators on the council tally board.

There were no dissenting votes during the meeting.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Faircloth sworn in as new Crestview councilman