PHOTO GALLERY: Barbara Hoppe, Michael Trapp sworn in to City Council

April 16, 2012 | 9:13 p.m. CDT

Barbara Hoppe and Michael Trapp were sworn in Monday to the City Council. Hoppe has served on the City Council since 2006. Trapp took the place of outgoing Second Ward councilman Jason Thornhill.

Third Ward Councilman Gary Kespohl and Fifth Ward Councilwoman Helen Anthony watch as Barbara Hoppe is sworn in during a City Council meeting on Monday. Hoppe won the council seat for the Sixth Ward of Columbia in the election earlier this month. | Elizabeth Pierson

Mayor Bob McDavid thanks Jason Thornhill, the outgoing Second Ward councilman, for one term of service on the City Council on Monday. It was Thornhill's last night on the council, and he was presented with a certificate for a tree to be planted in his honor. | Elizabeth Pierson

Michael Trapp is sworn in during a City Council meeting on Monday. Trapp won the council seat for the Second Ward of Columbia. | Elizabeth Pierson