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County Commission Appoints Mamie Polk to Fill Vacancy

Pictured (l to r): Mamie Polk, who was nominated by commissioner Jackie Sain, was sworn in as the newest member of the Hardeman County Commission by Hardeman County General Sessions Judge Boyette Denton with her son, Brad Polk, standing by her side.

One of the first items on the agenda of the Tuesday, January 23, 2024, County Commission meeting was appointing an individual to fill the vacancy created when Commissioner Dr. Thomas E. Polk passed away late last year.

Mayor Pulse took nominations from the floor for the District 1, Position 3 Commission seat. Commissioner Jackie Sain nominated Mamie Polk, who is the widow of former Commissioner Polk. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Chandra Lake. No other nominations were made. Mrs. Polk was approved unanimously by a roll call vote of the County Commission. She was immediately sworn in by Judge Boyette Denton and began serving in the position. (Watch at the 5:00 minute mark in the video)

Pictured (l to r): Commissioner Mamie Polk took her late husband’s, Thomas Polk, seat between Commissions Bethany Miller and Jackie Sain as she served at her first commission meeting in January 2024.

Mrs. Polk will serve until the County General election this August, when the voters will elect an individual to fill the remainder of the term. Michion Gatlin is running unopposed for the position.

Pictured (l to r): Hardeman County School Board member Brad Polk (Polk’s son), Hardeman County Commissioner Mamie Polk, and Dr. Yvonne Griggs Allen (Polk’s sister).

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