Santa Monica’s new mayor wants to encourage civility and keep residents informed of what City Hall is doing in a political climate she said is often marked by tribalism and misinformation.

City Council selected Mayor Gleam Davis to serve for one year in a 4-3 vote. (Terry O’Day will serve as Mayor Pro Tempore.) Davis said she aims to continue the work Council has done to address issues like homelessness, crime, housing and transportation, although she warned that a looming recession could change Council’s priorities.

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