Sarah Mitchell sworn-in as Peru’s first woman town justice
Deputy Town Clerk Judy Akey swears in Sarah Mitchell as a Peru Town Justice
Deputy Town Clerk Judy Akey swears in Sarah Mitchell as a Peru Town Justice
Justice Mitchell signs the Oath of Office
Town Justice Scott Thurber is looking forward to working with Town Justice Sarah Mitchell
Peru, NY, December 20, 2025 – Sarah Mitchell was sworn in as Peru’s first woman Town Justice shortly after 6 p.m. this evening. Deputy Town Clerk Judy Akey, Sarah’s mother, conducted the ceremony as Sarah’s father, Robert Akey, husband Tim, sons Isaac and Jacob, and other family members looked on.
Town Justice Scott Thurber was present and is looking forward to working with Justice Mitchell. He said, “Sarah started attending court sessions before the election, and I’ve been working with her ever since. We served on the Peru School Board together, so we know each other very well, and we have always had a good relationship.”
Voters elected Sarah Mitchell on November 4. On December 8, the Peru Town Board appointed her to serve the remaining term of office of the late Town Justice James Kirby, contingent on her successfully completing a state town justice training course. She’s accomplished that goal and will preside at the January 6 Peru Town Court session.
Posted: December 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.