August Commission says Thank You and Farewell to Outgoing Personnel

This month’s Full Court Commission was the final time many of the county’s current commissioners will offer their service. Starting in September, the new commissioners shall be sworn in, and October will see them return to their regularly scheduled committees and commission meetings. For the final meeting, Chairman Derrick Hutchings gave thanks to both the County Executive, who is also turning over in September, as well as the commissioners who have worked hard to make White County the best it can be.

Commissioners Roger Mason, TK Austin, and Robert McCormick have all served eight years as commissioners, but they will not be returning as the term turns over. They were thanked specifically due to that lengthened amount of service. For those unaware, only five of the current commissioners will be returning next term: Becky Golden, Chris Brewington, Dakota White, Cain Rogers, and Derrick Hutchings. Kyle Goff will become the new White County Executive as well, while the remaining commissioners either lost reelection or chose not to run.

Speaking of the Executive position, Chairman Hutchings also delivered a proclamation thanking Denny Wayne Robinson for his service throughout the past two decades as both commissioner and Executive. Part of the proclamation read, “The Board of Commissioners and citizens of White County desire to express their deepest gratitude to Denny Wayne Robinson for his dedicated service, steadfast leadership, and devoted efforts to improve the quality of life for all residents of Tennessee.”

State Senator Paul Bailey also arrived at the meeting to share some words, expressing thanks to the commissioners and Executive Robinson for the work they have performed. He mentioned how the same seat Chris Brewington was in that night, he once sat in many years ago. He also shared the story of how Denny Wayne Robinson was part of the reason he has the role he has today.

Bailey said, “He has been a lifelong friend to me, and someone that has served this community for 20 years. We all go through a political process, and many times, especially in county elections, there are lines drawn. But at the end of the day, we all have to come together, and we all have to unify. Because we all want what’s best for White County, what’s best for Sparta, and what’s best for Tennessee.”

The new commissioners and executive shall officially take office September 1, only a bit more than a week after this story publishes. Best of luck to all the new commissioners as they adjust to the role and do their best to represent the county.