OZARK: A great day in Ozark Alabama.
Today marked the swearing in of a new Mayor for the City of Ozark. Charles Ward, retired Colonel of the Alabama Department of Public Safety, returning to Ozark as Chief of Police. Later the position was changed to Ozark Department of Public Safety where he oversaw both law enforcement and fire.
When election came around Charles Ward challenged incumbent Mayor Mark Blankenship. The registered voters of Ozark Alabama overwhelmingly elected Charles Ward as Mayor. Today, in a filled to capacity room, Charles Ward took the Oath of Office to become Mayor of Ozark.
The other members elected to the Ozark City Council were sworn into office following Charles Ward taking the oath.
There was great excitement in the room this morning as new faces will now lead Ozark Alabama into the future.
