Released: January 2, 2024
Delaware County Council Members Dr. Monica Taylor, Elaine Paul Schaefer, and Christine A. Reuther, and District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer were sworn in to begin four-year terms during an Induction Ceremony held on January 2. Court of Common Pleas Judges Barry C. Dozor, Richard M. Cappelli, and William C. Mackrides were sworn in as reelected judges, as well as newly elected judge Rachel Ezzell Berry.
After the Induction Ceremony, County Council held its Organizational Meeting where Dr. Monica Taylor was elected as Chair and Richard Womack was elected as Vice Chair—making history in Delaware County! For the first time in Delaware County’s history, two people of color hold the titles of Chair and Vice Chair of Delaware County Council.
President Judge Linda A. Cartisano presided over the ceremony in The Honorable John V. Diggins Ceremonial Courtroom at the historic Delaware County Courthouse in Media.
During the standing room only Induction Ceremony, Council Member Dr. Monica Taylor was administered the Oath of Office by the Honorable Atinuke B. Moss, Court of Common Pleas Judge. Her introduction was by PA State Representative Heather Boyd, the presentation of the Certificate of Election was done by her husband Jason Taylor, and the Bible was held by her daughters Maya, Zoey, and Isabel Taylor.
Council Member Elaine Paul Schaefer was administered the Oath of Office by the Honorable Atinuke B. Moss, Court of Common Pleas Judge. Her introduction was by PA State Representative Lisa A. Borowski, the presentation of the Certificate of Election was done by her husband John Schaefer, and the Bible was also held by her husband, John.
Council Member Christine A. Reuther was administered the Oath of Office by the Honorable Stephanie H. Klein, Court of Common Pleas Judge. Her introduction was by her daughter Katherine Loiselle, the presentation of the Certificate of Election was done by her husband John M. Loiselle, M.D., and the Bible was held by her friend, Alexis Glass.
District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer was administered the Oath of Office by the Honorable Linda A. Cartisano, President Judge, Court of Common Pleas. His introduction was by George J. Badey, Esquire. The presentation of the Certificate of Election was done by Cheryl Gross, and the Bible was held by his wife, Judi, and children John and Sarah.
Court of Common Pleas Judge reelect Barry C. Dozor was administered the Oath of Office by the Honorable John P. Capuzzi, Court of Common Pleas Judge. His introduction and presentation of the Certificate of Election was by Sam S. Auslander, Esquire. The Bible was held by his wife, Rose M. Dozer.
Court of Common Pleas Judge reelect Richard M. Cappelli was administered the Oath of Office by the Honorable Dominic F. Pileggi, Court of Common Pleas Judge. His introduction was by the Honorable Anthony D. Scanlon, Court of Common Pleas Judge. The presentation of the Certificate of Election was done by his son, Andrew Cappelli, and the Bible was held by his wife, Cindy Capelli, daughter, Amy Cappelli, Esquire, Son-in-Law, John Mikus, and granddaughters Ella and Emma Mikus.
Court of Common Pleas Judge reelect William C. Mackrides was administered the Oath of Office by the Honorable George A. Pagano, Court of Common Pleas Judge. His introduction and presentation of the Certificate of Election was done by his son Daniel G. Mackrides, Esquire. The Bible was held by his wife, Nancy Reagan Mackrides, and sons Daniel G. Mackrides, Esquire, and Nicholas W. Mackrides, M.D.
Newly elected Court of Common Pleas Judge Rachel Ezzell Berry was administered the Oath of Office and introduced by the Honorable Robert J. Jonker, Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. The presentation of the Certificate of Election was done by her parents Kenneth and Polly Sacco Ezzell. The Bible was held by her husband, Andrew Berry, and children, Benjamin, Michael, and Elijah. Her Robing was done by her parents Karen and Jack Bacon.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Delaware County Director of Military and Veteran Affairs COL. Arthur Jenkins, and the National Anthem was performed by Ridley Middle School Chorus member Ryan Cavalieri.