Board Oath of Office Ceremony and Reorganization

On Tue., Nov. 19, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners held their annual reorganization meeting in conjunction with the oath of office ceremony for districts 1, 3 and 5. During the meeting, the board selected new leadership. Commissioner Kerry Smith, District 2, was unanimously selected to serve as the board chairman.

Commissioner Colten Wright, District 5, was unanimously chosen to serve as the board vice-chairman. Each year the board organizes itself selecting a chair and vice-chair from among its members to preside at commission meetings.

During the oath of office ceremony, Commissioner-elect Bobby Burkett - District 1, Commissioner-elect Rhett Rowell - District 3, and Commissioner Colten Wright - District 5, took an oath of office while surrounded by peers and family.