For the first time in the history of the City of Washington, a person of color will occupy the Mayor’s chair. JoJo Burgess assumed his position at his swearing in ceremony during the reorganization meeting of the city at noon on Tuesday. Burgess thanked many people for their help, most recently during his campaign, but also in his early life. He pointed out Mike and Butch Marino, two brothers that guided him during his early teens from a life of trouble, into a life of help and service. He spoke of how they taught him that wrestling was a better method of anger relief than that of a life on the streets. Burgess also paid homage to the Putnam administration that he says has the city “going in the right direction.” He wants to continue that motion by “jumping on a moving train” and continuing city improvements. Also sworn in were councilmen Joe Pintola and Ken Westcott. Controller Nick Dubina and Treasurer Anthony Nicolella also were sworn in for another four year term. All department assignments remained the same with Westcott directing Accounts and Finance, Pintola stays on as Streets and Public improvements director. Andrew Callan stays as director of Parks and Public Buildings and Joe DeThomas heads Public Safety. Additionally, Steve Devenney was sworn in as the city’s new Chief of Police. He takes over for the retired Dan Rush.