Eight new county officeholders were sworn in during ceremonies at the Convention Center on Wednesday morning. In addition, Bill Hullander took the oath as trustee after serving 12 years on the commission. And Chester Bankston moved from the school board to the Hullander District 9 County Commission seat. Jeff Atherton was sworn in as chancellor by the now-retired Howell Peoples. Gary Behler, who won a countywide race for Juvenile Court clerk in his first political outing, was installed by Juvenile Court Judge Suzanne Bailey. New ...
Coppinger Is Surprise Choice For County Commission Vice Chairman
Wins In 7-2 Vote Over Henry
The contest for vice chairman of the County Commission was expected to be between Larry Henry and Greg Beck with Commissioner Henry having the edge. The winner is: Jim Coppinger. Commissioner Coppinger, a late entry, picked up support from three brand-new members of the commission. The vote was seven for Coppinger and two for Henry. Commissioner Henry picked up only the support of Tim Boyd, the new commissioner for District 8. Commissioner Henry seconded the motion for his name to be entered in the contest. Supporting ...
Photo by Wesley Schultz
Circuit Court Clerk Paula Thompson spotted a spider crawling on the shoulder of Judge Clarence Shattuck at swearing-in ceremonies at the Convention Center. As she swatted it off, it was one of the lighter moments at the induction rites. Judge Ron Durby held the Bible. See Photo Gallery by Wes Schultz below. Click to enlarge.
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