Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie has urged the new councillors who secured victory in the recent local government by-elections not to become complacent.

He made the statement yesterday during a special sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) where three newly elected councillors were sworn in.

They are Kelvin Hall, councillor for Olympic Gardens; Phylicia Henry-Golding, councillor for Chancery Hall; and Dellon Gayle, councillor for Denham Town.

All three represent the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and were successful in the September 3 local government by-elections.

Mr McKenzie encouraged the councillors to make meaningful contributions.

Meantime, Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby charged the new councillors to lead with integrity, serve with humility and govern with fairness.