Although their terms of office won’t start until September 1, the newly elected Assessor of Property, Constables, School Board members, and First District County Commissioner took their oaths of office in a brief ceremony Thursday evening at the courthouse.
County Mayor Tim Stribling administered the oaths.
Family and friends of some public officials were in attendance for the occasion.
Those taking the oath were Assessor of Property-Elect Shannon Cantrell; Constables Jason Taylor in the 1st district, Thomas Theriaque in the 2nd district, Travis Bryant in the 3rd district, Paul Cantrell in the 4th district, Mark Milam in the 5th district, Carl Lee Webb in the 6th district, and Johnny King in the 7th district.
School board members Kate Miller in the 4th district and Doug Stephens in the 6th district were sworn in. Fifth district member W.J. (Dub) Evins, III was unable to attend.
Julie Williams Young took the oath as a new County Commissioner in the 1st district.
All terms are for four years except for Miller and Young who are filling the remaining two years of unexpired terms.