Steelman sworn in

Kim Steelman, former chairman of the Salem board of aldermen, is sworn in as mayor by temporary city clerk Tammy Koller Monday night during a special called meeting of the board of aldermen.

 Caleb Brubaker

Alderwoman Kim Steelman was selected by the board of aldermen as mayor of the City of Salem by unanimous decision Monday night during a special called meeting, leaving her East Ward alderman position vacant.

“I’m honored to be in this position, I take it very seriously and I’m excited to see where we go from here,” said Steelman.