HOUSTON COUNTY: In Alabama some elected officials have six year terms and some four year terms. That places their elections the same time as a Presidential election and sometimes the same time as Governor elections.
This year the Probate Judge and Circuit Clerk’s elections were the same as the Presidential election. In Houston County, the Probate Judge and Commission Chairman are held by different people. In Henry County, the Probate Judge also serves as Commission Chairman.
This week Houston County Probate Judge Patrick Davenport was sworn into another term. Administering the Oath of Office is one of the last official acts of Henry County Probate Judge David Money.
During Patrick Davenport’s tenure he has digitized the recording of documents, made is remotely accessible, and streamlined the license plate and business license purchases. Take note driver license renewals can be done at the Probate Office. The office also handles mental commitment’s.
This week also Carla Woodall was sworn into another as Houston County Circuit Clerk. Administering the oath of Office was 20th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Chris Richardson. Carla Woodall begins her 4th tenure as Houston County Circuit Clerk which are 6 year terms. Carla Woodall served 15 years as a Court Reporter before she sought election as Circuit Clerk.
All Circuit Clerks, they are not “elected positions” but in reality they are “elected jobs”. Awesome responsibilities where the responsibility for 7 Judges, criminal, civil, juvenile, child supports cases. All records kept straight, accurate and corrects and the collections of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
CONGRATULATIONS.
