A new year, but familiar names taking an oath of office for important posts in Scranton and Lackawanna County.

SCRANTON, Pa. — The Pledge of Allegiance echoed through Scranton City Hall as dozens attended the swearing-in of Mayor Paige Cognetti.

“Now I need reading glasses for these speeches, and I didn’t before. We have worked really, really hard, but we’ve kept that momentum. We’ve kept our promises. We’ve kept the city moving forward, and I’m extremely proud of that,” said Mayor Paige Cognetti, Scranton.

Cognetti was elected to her second full term.

In her speech, the mayor raved about the improvements made to the city and the framework her staff helped build to make it all possible.

A trajectory she looks to continue at the city and federal level, as she eyes the democratic nomination in this year’s congressional race for Pennsylvania’s 8th District.

“We are doing the business of the people here in Scranton. We’re going to continue to do that, and every single layer of government needs to be doing that. Government needs to work for people. We’re showing that that’s possible here in the city of Scranton,” said Cognetti.

Inside the Lackawanna County Courthouse judges, state officials, and members of law enforcement from across the county took up seats and standing room.

This, as acting District Attorney Brian Gallagher, became elected District Attorney after securing his first full term in November.

“It’s a sacrifice that is worthwhile, and that’s, I think, the best example to my young kids is, you know, you have to work hard, and you have to give back to the community and be a part of the community,” said D.A. Brian Gallagher, Lackawanna County.

Having served in many different roles within the office since 2012, Gallagher is prepared to continue working for the people of Lackawanna County.

Creating a safe place for families like his and all of those who call the area home.

“Our job is just to find the truth, seek the truth, and that’s it, it’s not hard, it’s time-consuming, and you have to be disciplined, but at the end of the day, our job is to seek the truth,” said Gallagher.

The highest office in the city and legal authority in the county are now set for the next four years.