Scott Halasz | Xenia Daily Gazette

The City of Xenia had an open house Dec. 19 to recognize and honor Mayor Marsha Bayless and Councilmember Jeanne Mills for their years of service. Neither sought re-election in November. Pictured, Mills and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Mullikin chat.

Xenia Mayor Marsha Bayless says hello to some visitors.

Submitted photo

Ohio Sen. Bob Hackett read proclamations for outgoing Mayor Marsha Bayless and outgoing Councilmember Jeanne Mills.

Scott Halasz | Xenia Daily Gazette The City of Xenia had an open house Dec. 19 to recognize and honor Mayor Marsha Bayless and Councilmember Jeanne Mills for their years of service. Neither sought re-election in November. Pictured, Mills and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Mullikin chat.

http://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2017/12/web1_DSC_4560.jpgScott Halasz | Xenia Daily Gazette The City of Xenia had an open house Dec. 19 to recognize and honor Mayor Marsha Bayless and Councilmember Jeanne Mills for their years of service. Neither sought re-election in November. Pictured, Mills and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Mullikin chat.

Xenia Mayor Marsha Bayless says hello to some visitors.

http://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2017/12/web1_DSC_4562.jpgXenia Mayor Marsha Bayless says hello to some visitors.

Submitted photo Ohio Sen. Bob Hackett read proclamations for outgoing Mayor Marsha Bayless and outgoing Councilmember Jeanne Mills.

http://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2017/12/web1_IMG_5789.jpgSubmitted photo Ohio Sen. Bob Hackett read proclamations for outgoing Mayor Marsha Bayless and outgoing Councilmember Jeanne Mills.