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Christine White sworn in as Uvalde County elections administrator
Summary
Christine White was sworn in as Uvalde County Elections Administrator at a brief county meeting after the Elections Commission said it interviewed five candidates and selected her; the ceremony included an oath affirming allegiance to the U.S. and Texas constitutions.
Christine White was ceremonially sworn in as Uvalde County Elections Administrator during a short county meeting. The presiding official told attendees the Elections Commission interviewed five candidates and selected White for the post.
The presiding official administered the oath and White repeated it, affirming she would "preserve, protect, and defend the constitution and laws of the United States and of this state" and declaring she had not paid or promised money or office to secure the appointment. After concluding the oath with "So help me God," the presiding official congratulated White.
"Thank you for putting your trust in me," White said. "I look forward to this opportunity, and I look forward to serving the people of Uvalde. You know, get registered to vote and vote." The remarks indicate the new administrator intends to emphasize voter registration and participation.
An official also recognized Melissa Jones for work establishing the county's elections administration and said Jones was moving on; the transcript records the official thanking Jones for "plowing fresh ground." The meeting did not record a formal vote on the appointment in the provided transcript; the commission's earlier selection was described verbally as having followed interviews of five candidates.
The gathering concluded with an invitation to refreshments in the foyer and a formal adjournment.
