A newly elected Batesville City Council member is being sworn in Tuesday. Jim Fritsch was elected through a four member caucus Monday at the Sherman House.
Fritsch will hold the District 3 seat previously occupied by Bob Narwold. The position was vacant after Narwold accepted a position with the Batesville Buildings Department in March.
Originally contested by Tony Schantz, Fritsch was the lone candidate Monday during the caucus. Schantz withdrew his candidacy prior to the special election.
Fritsch is being sworn in at the Ripley County Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon. He will attend his first city council meeting as a member on Monday, Apr. 7.
