Newly elected commissioners pledge faithful, honest service
Published 10:15 am Friday, November 15, 2024
Newly elected Lowndes County Commissioners take their oath of office. Pictured are (from left to right) Commissioners Charlie King, Jr., Fletcher Hayes and Dickson Farrior.
Newly installed Commissioner Fletcher Hayes addresses citizens at a reception Wednesday. Pictured (from left to right) are Hayes, Commissioner Charlie King, Jr., County Engineer David Butts and Commissioner Joseph Barganier.
The Lowndes County Commission hosts a reception for the community on Nov. 13. Pictured are (left to right) Commissioners Joseph Barganier, Charlie King, Jr., Fletcher Hayes, Dickson Farrior and Robert Harris.
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In a ceremony held in the Lowndes County Commissioner Chambers Wednesday, newly elected officials took their oath of office. Lowndes County District Judge Adrian Johnson administered the oath, leading commissioners as they pledged to “faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office.”
Commissioners Charlie King, Jr. (District 1), Fletcher Hayes (District 3) and Dickson Farrior (District 5) received their charge before a standing-room-only crowd Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. The ceremony was followed by a reception where commissioners and guests enjoyed refreshments.
Hayes, serving his first term on the commission, addressed the crowd to express his gratitude and his commitment to serve them with integrity.
“I just want to thank Almighty God,” Hayes said. “Without Him, I wouldn’t be here.
“I just believe with all my heart that He put me here for a reason. I can’t make any promises, but I can promise you this — that I will do my best. To all my aunties and all my supporters, thank you.”
Following the reception, the commission held its first official meeting of the new fiscal year.
