FORT PAYNE– Ron Saferite took office as DeKalb County Commission president Wednesday, November 11, joining David Bowen and Lester Black in taking their oaths.
Saferite succeeds Ricky Harcrow as president after previously representing District 3. Meanwhile, Bowen takes the District 3 seat, while Black begins another term representing District 4.
The officials took their oaths at the DeKalb County Activities Building in Fort Payne. Afterward, the commission held its regular meeting, beginning county business for the new term, according to the commission’s announcement.
District 1 Commissioner Shane Wootten and District 2 Commissioner Brent Rhodes also serve on the five-member commission.
WEIS previously reported plans for the ceremony, which preceded the commission’s regular meeting.
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