Stephen Coyne Sworn in to Newport City Council

Stephen Coyne was sworn in to the Newport City Council by City Clerk Kathy Silvia during Wednesday night's brief council meeting.

The meeting was the first under the leadership of newly elected mayor Harry Winthrop.

Coyne was appointed to serve on the City Council after to assume his new position as Chief Clerk of Rhode Island District Court.

Coyne last sat on the council in 2010 and was the next highest vote-getter during the 2010 election, coming in eighth, coming within less than 2% of Naomi Neville.

He had served on the council for six years prior to 2010.