New Mayor Dennis Hanwell, and supporters Jim Bigam and Janie Parish celebrate the beginning of a new administration at Rustic Hills Country Club.

Dennis Hanwell, who won the mayoral election by an 80% margin this fall, was sworn into office Tuesday, January 5, 2010. The swearing-in ceremony at Medina City Hall was followed by a festive reception at Rustic Hills Country Club. Over one hundred Medinians attended the reception, despite the snowy conditions.