Board splits over bailiff coordinator pick; candidate emphasizes safety, training and accountability
Aug 7, 2026
David Hughes, a security and former Ford-plant supervisor, interviewed for bailiff coordinator. He prioritized safety, training and accountability; commissioners were divided over his lack of direct courtroom experience versus his leadership approach.
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David Hughes interviewed for the county’s bailiff coordinator position and outlined three priorities for his first 90 days: safety, training and accountability. Hughes, with a background in plant security and some local county work, described sweeping building checks and creating a training cadence for bailiffs.
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