Mayor Steve Oliver receives a hug from his partner, Lisa Bullard, after being sworn in as the new Ephrata mayor Monday.
December 31, 2025
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January 1, 2026 3 a.m.
Oliver sworn in as new Ephrata mayor
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.