Leflore County has two new election commissioners.
During Monday night’s Leflore County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board unanimously approved Gloria White to represent District 5 and Cedric Williams to represent District 4.
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White, a retired teacher with 42 years’ experience and an Ambassador with the Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce, said she was excited to again be involved with the election process after working for the resolution board during the previous election.
“It’s challenging, and I like challenges. So, I think I’m going to enjoy it very much,” White said after the meeting.
“Glad to have you aboard, Ms. White,” said District 5 Supervisor Robert Collins, vice president of the board, who nominated her.
Williams, who works for the Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District and was nominated by District 4 Supervisor Eric Mitchell, was not at the meeting.
The board also unanimously approved the purchase of a new K-9 vehicle for the Leflore County Sheriff’s Department.
According to Undersheriff Ken Spencer, the previous vehicle — a 2008 Ford F150 — had been wrecked beyond repair in January. The department is looking to purchase a 2021 Dodge pickup for $26,735.
Also, Jerry Smith, the road manager for the county, said his department would be working throughout the week to make sure Florewood — the site for COVID-19 vaccines in the county — would be maintained and kept safe during this influx of visitors.
•Contact Adam Bakst at 581-7233 or abakst@gwcommonwealth.com. On Twitter at @AdamBakst_GWCW.
