On January 1, 2023, Rockwall County officials who won or kept their positions in the November elections were sworn in at a ceremony held at 1pm at Liberty Hall in the Rockwall County Court House.
The ceremony was conducted by Judge Brett Hall, Judge Brian Williams, Judge David Rakow and Justice of the Peace Judge Mark Russo to the following:
Newly elected Rockwall County Judge Frank New
Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper
Newly elected Rockwall County Clerk Jennifer Fogg
Rockwall County District Clerk Lea Carlson*
Rockwall County Treasurer David Peek
Newly elected Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Tony Norton
Newly elected Rockwall County Commissioner Dana Macalik
*Ms. Carlson and family were present, but I was unable to take a quality photo.
The following officials were not present, but have made arrangements to meet the lawful obligations.
** Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Cathy Penn
** Newly elected Rockwall County Commissioner John Stacy
Photo Cover Credit: Adrienne Balkum