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Brad Watson sworn in as Vermilion County Board member for District 5
Summary
The Vermilion County Board appointed and swore in Brad Watson to fill the District 5 vacancy on June 10, 2025. The oath was administered at the board meeting and Watson pledged to support the U.S. and Illinois constitutions and discharge county duties faithfully.
Brad Watson took the oath of office June 10, 2025, and was sworn in as the Vermilion County Board member for District 5.
The board's executive committee had recommended Watson to fill the vacancy, and the chair asked for a motion to approve the appointment. Following the board's motion, Watson repeated the oath administered by a county official: “I, Brad Watson … do solemnly swear or affirm … that I will support the constitution of The United States and the constitution of the state of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of county board member for District Number 5, to the best of my ability.”
The appointment was accepted without recorded opposition in the transcript excerpt. The swearing completes the executive committee recommendation and fills the board seat for District 5. The board proceeded to other agenda items, including several project agreements and routine committee business.
