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Jay Patterson, Ben Bailey sworn in as Abilene City Council’s newest members
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· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about Jay Patterson and Ben Bailey can be found through local news outlets, such as KTXS, which reported on the swearing-in ceremony.
The Abilene City Council has two new members, Jay Patterson and Ben Bailey. They were sworn into office on Wednesday. This ceremony marked the official start of their terms as council members.
Details of the swearing-in ceremony are available from local news sources. The city council now includes these two newest members, who took the oath of office. Further information about Jay Patterson and Ben Bailey can be found through local news outlets, such as KTXS, which reported on the swearing-in ceremony.
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Category: government Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News Reading time: 1 min
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