Although he said he was sad to leave his post on the Issaquah City Council, Fred Butler, the new mayor of Issaquah, said he was honored in the trust the citizens of Issaquah have placed in him.

“I will do my best to serve with wisdom and compassion,” Butler said as he was sworn in Monday night.

He continued by recognizing former Mayor Ava Frisinger, saying she set an outstanding example he hopes to emulate. He also acknowledged the “outstanding” city employees and said he looked forward to the challenges that lie ahead.

Also taking the oath of office were the newest City Council member, Mary Lou Pauly, and returning councilmembers Eileen Barber, Stacy Goodman and Tola Marts. All of them ran unopposed and will serve until the end of 2017.

Councilmember Paul Winterstein was nominated to be the new council president by Marts, and was elected unanimously. Goodman will serve as deputy council president, also an unanimous decision.

The Issaquah City Council is still short one member, due to Butler’s election as mayor. The city is now taking applications from community members who are interested in serving the rest of the term. Applicants must be at least 18-years-old, a registered voter and resident of Issaquah for at least one year. The term expires in November 2015.

The application is on the city’s website, and must be submitted with a letter of interest by Jan. 15. Applicants will give a 10-minute presentation at the Jan. 21 city council meeting.

The council is expected to fill the vacancy at its Feb. 3 meeting, swearing in the newest member at that time.

Mary Lou Pauly takes the oath of office from Judge N. Scott Stewart Monday, Jan. 6.