Outgoing Commissioner Sal Ramos, who had held Seat 3 for 10 years without ever facing an opponent, was recognized with a golden acorn statuette for his decade of service to the town.

Keller, a flooring specialist, said she was "incredibly proud and humbled to continue to serve the residents of the Town of Oakland," adding that she looked forward to doing so "with thoughtful and fiscally responsible decision-making." She also made a pitch to those in the audience and those watching at home to volunteer for the open seats on the Architecture Review Board and Planning & Zoning Committee, saying they were going to need help as projects come to fruition.

This is Keller’s first full four-year term occupying Seat 1. She was appointed in January 2025 to fill out Commissioner Rick Polland’s term when he stepped down 15 months before it officially concluded. She had no opponent and was automatically re-seated.  

Motley, an attorney, said she was “overwhelmed with joy and gratitude” after being sworn in. She assumes Seat 3, following Ramos’ decision not to run again. She, too, did not face an opponent. Her term is for two years.

Following her oath of office, Motley said, “thank you to God, first, for allowing me to accept this endeavor and his charge to me.” She was ebullient that her “friends and family, my village is here. ... Many times, we residents of Oakland, people want to know, where’s Oakland? Well, guess what? You’re here!” she said.

Motley pledged to work “dutifully, faithfully and with integrity for the residents of the Town of Oakland.”

McMullen, who has held Seat 4 since 2006, said he was “just going to continue to put my head down and work hard for this town. I love this town. I've been here, you know, 20-plus years, and I'm so pleased to be here and to continue to serve.”

He said he was especially “pleased to serve” with Motley, who he’s known for a while, as well as Keller, who he’s worked with on the commission for the last 15 months.

The only one of the three commissioners who faced an opponent and an election, McMullen thanked his village for its support, but specifically reached out to residents who didn’t vote for him, saying, “Let’s talk. Let’s have a conversation. My cell phone is everywhere. My email is everywhere. So let’s talk.”

Wrapping up the ceremony, Taylor shared some final words for the newly sworn-in commissioners before they all sat down to work at the 7 p.m. meeting.

“ This moment reflects the trust our community has placed in your leadership and your commitment to serve with integrity, transparency, and dedication," he said. "Public service is both an honor and a responsibility. The decisions we make will shape the future of our town, and I'm confident we will approach this role with thoughtfulness, collaboration, and respect for the residents we serve. I look forward to working together as we continue strengthening a vibrant town that serves all our residents.”

Taylor also echoed Keller’s pitch for residents to join the Architecture Review Board and the Planning & Zoning committee, which he chaired for 13 years before running for mayor in 2024.

“ Your participation helps strengthen our community and ensures a variety of voices are heard.”