Overview
- Wilson took the oath at a public 10 a.m. ceremony at City Hall on Friday, succeeding Bruce Harrell after her November victory.
- In her inaugural address, she emphasized inclusion and rebuilding trust in local government, repeating the message, “This is your city.”
- Her staff says she will immediately pursue priorities from the campaign: addressing affordability, responding to homelessness, and improving day‑to‑day livability.
- Ahead of the swearing‑in, she announced a senior team drawn from community organizers and coalition leaders with experience in housing, climate, labor, and economic development.
- Coverage notes continuity alongside change, with reports of retaining key holdovers such as Human Services Director Tanya Kim and Police Chief Shon Barnes, as Wilson inherits significant budget pressures and a large city workforce.