by

Fred Swift

Hamilton County Reporter

Local winners in the Nov. 6 election will take their oaths of office in ceremonies Dec. 20. County Republican Chairwoman Laura Campbell announced swearing in proceedings will be held in the Historic Courtroom of the Courthouse at 5 p.m. with Judge Steve Nation administering the oaths.

The newly elected and re-elected officials actually assume their duties on Jan. 1. But, the public ceremonies are a tradition, allowing family, friends and supporters to observe election victors swear to “do their duty” in the office to which they were elected.

Those taking office are Kathy Richardson as county clerk, Dennis Quakenbush as sheriff, Mike Casati as judge of Superior Court 1, Gail Bardach as judge of Superior Court 6, Lee Buckingham as prosecutor, Christine Altman as commissioner, Robin Ward as assessor, Jennifer Hayden as recorder, John Chalfin as coroner.

Also beginning four-year terms are county council members Steve Schwartz, Fred Glynn, Amy Massillamany and Ken Alexander. Several town council members in Sheridan, Cicero and Atlanta, nine township trustees and 36 township board members also begin new terms as a result of this year’s election.

The public may attend although seating is limited. A reception hosted by the Republican women’s organization will follow.