Induction ceremony held for newly elected road district commissioners

April 28, 2021

    Above, Barry County Clerk Joyce Ennis (left) swore in newly elected road commissioners at an induction ceremony held Tuesday night at First Christian Church in Cassville. Deputy Clerk Kimi Deal stood by in the background.
According to Ennis, there are 26 special road districts in Barry County. Each district has three elected commissioners who serve the county without compensation.

    A group of some 70 Barry County road district commissioners and guests enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by John Sullivan Catering prior to the Tuesday evening swearing-in ceremony for newly elected commissioners.
    The meal was sponsored by Hutchens Construction, of Cassville, and Advanced Drainage System, of Kansas City. Representatives from both Hutchens and Advanced Drainage System spoke to the road commissioners on behalf of their businesses.

    At above left, Barry County Presiding Commissioner Gary Youngblood reminds road commissioners of the intricacies of navigating road district funding.
    At above right, Barry County Treasurer Lois Lowe offers financial information pertinent to the road districts.