1/4/13 - The Livingston County Board of Commissioners has elected new leadership for the coming year. Wednesday marked the first meeting of the year for both newly-elected and returning elected commissioners with the oath of office being administered to all. Commissioner Carol Griffith was named Chairwoman while Steve Williams was named vice chairman for the coming year. This marks Griffithâs third term serving District 7, which encompasses all of Genoa Township. Griffith is a lifelong Livingston County resident and says sheâs very comfortable with the new position and working together with the new team. She tells WHMI she is really looking forward to the opportunity and says all of the newly elected commissioners are enthusiastic and believes they'll represent their constituents well. Newly elected commissioners include former Brighton Mayor Kate Lawrence who represents District 1 and William Green, who replaces former District 2 Commissioner Jim Mantey. Also newly elected for the District 9 seat is Gary Childs. Just who will represent District 5 is still undetermined but the seat is currently held by Commissioner Jay Drick, who is expected to become the new 53rd District Court Magistrate. Once thatâs finalized, the board would appoint someone to serve out the remainder of his term. Former commissioner and local attorney Donald Parker has indicated a desire to again serve the public in that role. (JM)
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