CENTRE– Commissioner Dr. Roger Nichols and Commissioner Carlton “Bubba” Teague took their oaths of office Wednesday during the Cherokee County Commission meeting.
Nichols represents District 2, while Teague represents District 4. The November 11 meeting also included a Veterans Day tribute and unanimous votes on county business.
All four commissioners attended, including District 1 Commissioner Randy Jones and District 3 Commissioner Ronnie Shaw.
Veterans Day Tribute
County commission employee and retired Sgt. Maj. Eric Tucker led the Pledge of Allegiance in honor of U.S. military veterans. Commissioner Jones also delivered the invocation.
The tribute included this quotation attributed to former President Ronald Reagan:
“Our liberties, our values, all for which America stands is safe today because brave men and women have been ready to face the fire at freedom’s front. And we thank God for them.”
County Business
Meanwhile, commissioners unanimously approved a change order for the animal shelter project. They also approved Amendment No. 1 to a memorandum of understanding between Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. and the Cherokee County Detention Center. That vote authorized the commission chairman to sign the amendment.
In addition, the commission adopted its 2026–2027 meeting schedule and the 2027 holiday schedule. Members also approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and payables.
The commission noted Dewandee Neyman’s resignation from the Cherokee County Public Library Board. It plans to appoint a replacement December 14 to serve the remainder of her term, which ends in January 2028.
Meanwhile, the County Commission Office will accept resumes, letters, and other submissions for the vacancy. The deadline is close of business Wednesday, December 2.
Next Meeting
The commission’s next meeting is Monday, November 23, at 5 p.m. It will take place in the Commission Chamber at the Cherokee County Administrative Building. A work session will begin beforehand at 4 p.m. in the adjacent Commission Workroom.
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