Achievers & Accolades

Cumberland County Commissioners sworn in, deViere elected chairman, Jones as vice chairwoman

By Staff Report, posted 7 months ago
Commissioner Kirk deViere is administered the oath of office by North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall. Also pictured are deViere’s wife Jenny Beaver and son Greyson.

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Monday night to swear in three new commissioners and to elect officers for the coming year. Outgoing Chairman Glenn Adams reflected on the accomplishments achieved by the County during his tenure as chairman.

“We’ve achieved significant strides in advancing many of the Board’s top priorities, continuing to transform our community and improve the lives of our residents,” said Adams in a press release. “As I reflect on this past year, I can confidently say that 2024 has been a banner year for Cumberland County. I’m proud to have served as Chairman during this time of progress and transformation. And I’m equally excited for all we will continue to accomplish in the years and decades to come.”

Commissioner Henry Tyson is administered the oath of office by North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge John M. Tyson, who is also his father. By Tyson’s side is his wife, Lynnsey Tyson.

 

He noted major project milestones like kicking off the Homeless Support Center project, announcing an agreement with PWC to provide safe, reliable drinking water in the Gray’s Creek Community and breaking ground on the Crown Event Center. He also highlighted programs like launching the County’s Ignite Internship Program, opening an Opioid Recovery Resource Center and moving forward with programs including training barbers and stylists to have healthy conversations with their clients and improving maternal health outcomes by providing funding for doula services. 

Chairman Adams recognized outgoing commissioners Michael Boose, Vice Chairwoman Dr. Toni Stewart and Jimmy Keefe for their tenures on the Board and service to the County. Each commissioner was given a plaque in recognition of their contributions.

Next, oaths of office were administered for three newly-elected commissioners:

A. Kirk deViere, administered by North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall

Commissioner Pavan Patel is administered the oath of office by North Carolina State Sen. Tom McInnis. Also pictured is Patel’s wife, Dr. Amruta Bahekar.

B. Pavan Patel, administered by North Carolina State Senator Tom McInnis

C. Henry Tyson, administered by North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge John M. Tyson

The new Board elected officers with Commissioner Kirk deViere being elected chairman and Commissioner Veronica Jones being elected vice chairwoman.

Chairman deViere presented a plaque to outgoing Chairman Glenn Adams in recognition of his service as chairman over the past year.  

Commissioner Veronica Jones speaks after her fellow commissioners unanimously approved her nomination as Vice Chair of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners.

 

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