Oliver sworn in as new Ephrata mayor
Mayor Steve Oliver, middle, was sworn in during the city council workshop Monday. His family attended the ceremony including his partner Lisa Bullard, back right; daughter Alana Delaney, back left; and two sons Graham Oliver, front left; and Brooks Oliver, front right.
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Ephrata City Clerk Katie Kapalo, not pictured, completes the oath of office with Mayor Stever Oliver, left, and new council member James Mathis, right.
Mayor Steve Oliver receives a hug from his partner, Lisa Bullard, after being sworn in as the new Ephrata mayor Monday.
EPHRATA — Steve Oliver was formally sworn in as the new Mayor of Ephrata during a city council workshop Monday, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the community. Oliver’s election victory in the Nov. 2025 General Election, where he received 937 votes against incumbent Bruce Reim's 819 votes.
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