Swearing in ceremony for County officials

During a ceremony Thursday at the Laclede County Government Center, 7 individuals were sworn in to serve as officeholders in Laclede County. Incumbents Sheriff David Millsap, Western District Commissioner Darrell Pollock, Assessor Julie Rayl Gilstrap, Surveyor Steve Mathis, and Coroner Steve Murrell were each sworn in to serve another term. There were two newcomers sworn in to take office on January 1st. They were Public Administrator Zane McCaslin and Eastern District Commissioner David Layman. David Layman will serve as Eastern District Commissioner of Laclede County, a seat which was held for several years by the retiring Joe Pickering. Zane McCaslin is taking over as Public Administrator, an office which was previously held by Karen Guinn.