Wilmington city officials are sworn in to office

Wilmington City Council President Hanifa Shabazz is sworn in during inauguration ceremonies for Wilmington city government on Tuesday night.

Wilmington Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter was sworn in during an inauguration ceremony in January.

Members of the Wilmington City Council lead a special session during inauguration ceremonies for Wilmington city government on Tuesday night.

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki walks through the crowd at the Grand Opera House to the stage to be sworn in during inauguration ceremonies for Wilmington city government on Tuesday night.

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki walks through the crowd at the Grand Opera House to the stage to be sworn in during inauguration ceremonies for Wilmington city government on Tuesday night.

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki is sworn in during inauguration ceremonies for Wilmington city government on Tuesday night.

Members of city council applaud as Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki is sworn in during inauguration ceremonies for Wilmington city government on Tuesday night.

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki turns to his family after taking the oath of office during inauguration ceremonies for Wilmington city government on Tuesday night.

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki shakes hands with councilman Bud Freel after taking the oath of office during inauguration ceremonies for Wilmington city government on Tuesday night.

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki delivers his inaugural address during inauguration ceremonies for Wilmington city government on Tuesday night.

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki delivers his inaugural address during inauguration ceremonies for Wilmington city government on Tuesday night.

“The steady stream of lawlessness that has played out in some city neighborhoods since the first of the year will not be tolerated,” Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki says.