Eight outgoing Macon County Commissioners were reconized Monday, Aug. 16, by County Mayor Shelvy Linville (seated). Seven of the eight commissioners were present. They are (standing from left) Mike East, Billy West, Annette Looper, Ralph Doss, Vernon Biggs, Billy Bransford and David Crowder. Not pictured: Grant Malo. (Times staff photo by Brad Gaskins)
It was the last commission meeting before the new class takes office and meets Sept. 13.
Macon County Mayor Shelvy Linville honored those who have served the county for four-year terms ranging from four to 24 years.
Recognized with verbal praise, standing ovations and framed certificates were Billy Bransford (District 1, 24 years of service), David Crowder (District 2, 8 years), Vernon Biggs (District 3, 8 years), Billy West (District 5, 4 years), Mike East (District 10, 8 years), Ralph Doss (District 11, 12 years), Annette Looper (District 13, 4 years) and Grant Malo (District 18, 4 years).
“I appreciate what you’ve done for the county,” Linville said. “I’ve enjoyed serving with you for the last four years. I think you’ve done an excellent job. I hope the future holds well for you. Thank you very much.”
Seven of the eight were present at the meeting. Malo did not attend and, according to Macon County Sheriff Mark Gammons, could use your prayers.
Gammons asked to speak when Malo’s turn came around.
Gammons said Malo is in South Carolina with his parents. Gammons said he talked with Malo earlier in the day.
Gammons said Malo received some bad news last week regarding his condition. Gammons said the report indicated tumors had returned.
“He needs your prayers,” Gammons said, encouraging people to call his “dear friend” Malo with encouragement.
The public service of guiding county affairs never had time to stop.
As several outgoing commissioners lingered in the courtroom, James Ralph Howser called all the returning commissioners, as well as the incoming commissioners in attendance, to step forward and raise their right hands.
They were then sworn in.
The new commission meets for the first time Monday, Sept. 13.
Normally, the commission meets of the first and third Monday of each month.
The first Monday is September falls on Labor Day.
Commissioners, like most, will have the day and night off.
Perhaps they can use the rest.
There’s lots of important business to tend to moving forward.
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