After a friendly competition that wasn't a competition at all, Rob Bateman has emerged as the new mayor of Eagle Mountain.
Former Mayor Debbie Hooge resigned recently to devote more time to her real estate career. Bateman, who has been serving as a councilman since 1997, will complete a mayoral term that ends in November 1999.He said Eagle Mountain can be built on values and ideals from the ground up.
City recorder Janet Valentine said the choice for mayor was between the chairman of public works, Bill Chipman, and Bateman.
"They're good friends," said Valentine. "It was not a competition at all. In fact, I heard Bill say that if Rob decided to put his hat in, he would support him completely."
Bateman was appointed Oct. 1 by unanimous vote.