At the Monday meeting of the Mendocino City Council, Mayor Bernie Norvell said goodbye to the city and the council. Norvell has been elected County Supervisor. Jason Godeke was appointed Mayor and Marcia Rafanan was appointed vice-Mayor. Scott Hockett was sworn in as a new member of the council. Discussion regarding how the new mayor should be appointed was held, with councilperson Tess Albin-Smith proposing a rotation of two year terms as mayor. Ultimately, the council decided to appoint Godeke. Albin-Smith made comments regarding Rafanan’s qualifications, and was called on the carpet by members of the public and council regarding those remarks, with Albin apologizing for mis-speaking.