Arizona Chinese Press, December 18 (SUNNY) This afternoon, the farewell ceremony for Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson was held at Gilbert City Hall.
In the afternoon, Gilbert City Hall was filled with cheerful laughter. Decorated with Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and elk carriages, it was twinkling with colorful lights and filled with a festive atmosphere. Among the joy, there is a special emotion - the farewell ceremony of Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson was held here.
The farewell ceremony was solemn and simple. Mayors, deputy mayors, and council members of cities such as Chandler, Goodyear, Queen Creek, and Mesa in the greater Phoenix area,Chandler/Gilbert senior business consultant Sam Szeto, Arizona Chinese Press, and Brigette Peterson’s colleague when he was mayor, were invited to attend the farewell ceremony. People talked with Brigette Peterson one after another. Take a group photo, write blessings in the memorial book, and give her holiday gifts and best wishes for the future. In addition to greeting cards, flowers and water glasses, the gifts people gave to Mayor Brigette Peterson also included special street signs with "Mayor Peterson's Way" written on them, as well as firefighter gifts given by the fire department. hat etc.
Brigette Peterson briefly reviewed her feelings since taking office as mayor, thanked the citizens for their support and trust in her, and thanked her colleagues for working hard with her. At the same time, she also expressed her feelings about the past years. Finally, with tears in her eyes, she said emotionally: "I love this great community in Gilbert, and I love this job." The guests gave Brigette Peterson's speech a warm applause.
It is understood that Brigette Peterson's tenure will last until January 10, 2025.
The Dragon Wok Restaurant of Chandler/Gilbert Senior Business Consultant Sam Szeto provided a rich selection of delicious food for the farewell party.
