The first-term commissioner was elected by her fellow board members in a 4-3 vote Monday night. Paul Webb, sworn into his second term just minutes before, received three votes.
And in a surprise action, the commission elected its newest member, Rhea Little III, as the city's vice mayor. Little received five votes; Joe Reagan two.
Crossley and Little will serve two-year terms. The next City Commission election is in 2011.
Immediately following the elections, Crossley took her first action as mayor. She called for a 10-minute recess to regroup.
Popular thought among commission watchers was that the mayor's seat would be decided between Webb and long-term commissioner and former mayor Joe Sweeney.
BrentWord will have complete coverage of the meeting on Tuesday.
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Also coming tomorrow:- Late city historian Vance Little's final coffee table book is now available for $40 -- a fitting price for a book published to help promote the city's 40th anniversary.
- Why the city should seriously consider supporting the county's Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Should Brentwood ever need help dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster, the city of Picayune, Miss. is ready to help.
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