Massey named chairman of Franklin County Commission

Franklin County’s newly elected commissioners were sworn into office on Tuesday.

Cheryl Sanders, who has represented District 2 since 1998 and Smokey Parrish who has represented District 4 since 2006 both won re-election this year.

They are still required to take the official oath of office after every election.

The swearing in was done by County Judge Van Russell.

Commissioners Cheryl Sanders broke down in tears during the swearing in – afterward she thanked God, her family, and the people of Franklin county for her re-election.

She said that in her 20 years of being in office she has never gone through an election like this last one where people forget what this government is all about.

She said she would continue to work to serve all of the people of the county.

After the swearing in, the county commission voted to name District 5 Commissioner William Massey to the chairman’s position.

Massey has served as vice chairman for the past year.

Commissioner Smokey Parrish was named vice-chairman.

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