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Christopher Carney sworn in, picked as director as Sussex County board sets 2025 leadership
Summary
Christopher Carney and Allen Henderson were sworn in as county commissioners Jan. 1; Carney was elected director and Jill Space elected deputy director. Commissioners outlined priorities including a farmland preservation referendum and expanded seed library.
Christopher Carney and Allen Henderson were sworn in as members of the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 1, 2025, and the board selected its 2025 leadership.
Carney was administered the oath by county surrogate Gary Tuzano and was later nominated and confirmed as director for a one-year term ending Dec. 31, 2025. Allen Henderson was sworn in to a three-year term that begins immediately and expires Dec. 31, 2027. Jill Space was nominated and confirmed as deputy director for 2025.
The leadership votes were taken by roll call after the oaths. County Clerk Jeff Parrott read the board's official certificate of election and stated, "I do hereby certify that the foregoing is true, full and correct statement of the determination of the board of canvassers thereto…
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