David Albert Lacson, 31, and the youngest mayor elected in the history of E.B.Magalona, yesterday was sworn in as the new chief executive of the town before Judge Evelyn Gengos.

In his inaugural address, Lacson said E.B. Magalona is now blessed with support not only from Negros Occidental Governor Joseph Marañon but also of Rep. Jose Carlos Lacson (Neg. Occ., 3rd district).

In the first 100 days of his administration, Lacson said he will give priority to the rehabilitation of the drainage system as well as the public market, a new facelift of the municipal hall.

"We will bring the government closer to the people of Saravia, not the other way around", he stressed.

The town is now officially known as E.B. Magalona.

Lacson also reported that the provincial government has already sent heavy equipment to start the rehabilitation of the drainage system.

The acquisition of a fire truck, which Lacson said he was pushing since 2004, is expected to arrive from Japan on July 15.

Lacson, nephew of former Negros Occidental Governor Daniel Lacson, joined politics at the age 21 as a member of the Sangguniang Bayan of E.B. Magalona in 2001. Three years after, he became the town vice-mayor and was elected mayor in the recent May 14 synchronized elections. He told the people of Saravia to feel free to approach him as he is ready to listen to comments and suggestions, as long as it is for the good of everyone, and the municipality.*GPB

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