TAKING HIS OATH IN A HURRY is Freestone County’s new Sheriff, Jeremy Shipley. With him are wife Jill and daughter Addison. Shipley had to rush through the process due to an active shooter situation. “I thank you all for being here to show support. I know the other officials appreciate it too. I’m sorry I can’t stay, but it’s business as usual!”
TAKING HIS OATH OF OFFICE is new County Attorney Brian Evans who is supported by his wife Amy, and two sons, Aaron (between parents) and Brandt (hiding under dad’s jacket). “I’m looking forward to finally getting started!”
BEING SWORN INTO HER FIRST TERM AS Constable – Pct. 3 is Pamela Brackens-Barnes, supported by her proud husband, Dexter Barnes, and mother, Emma Brackens. “I’m so blessed to be in this position; and I promise to do my job to the best of my ability.”
TAKING OFFICE AS CONSTABLE – PCT. 4, Wade Harrison is joined by his father-in-law Bryan Elliott.
NEW COMMISSIONER – PCT. 1, Andy Bonner is sworn into office with wife Bobbi at his side. “I’m glad to be here and am ready to go to work!”
NEW COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 Mike Daniels is sworn into office with his wife Navlet at his side. “I feel excited and privileged to be able to serve the residents of Freestone County and Pct. 3. I look forward to working with the Cities and schools to bring in new jobs and revenue into the county. Thank you for your votes!”
ENTERING HIS 40th YEAR AS CONSTABLE – Pct. 1 is Buck Bonner.
RENEWING HIS OATH OF OFFICE is Constable – Pct. 2 Lynn Clary.
RENEWING HER OATH as Freestone County Tax Assessor Collector is Lisa Foree, supported by her son Brady James.
GATHERING FOR LUNCH AFTER BEING sworn into office are Constables – Pct. 2 Lynn Clary (left) and Pct. 4 Wade Harrison. JP Judges Farris and Archibald held a lunch gathering to welcome all new elected officials.
COUNTY OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS gather for a luncheon honoring all the newly sworn in officials for the county.
(Photos by Nicole Schaefer)
