12-8-10 —
Brad Brammell had the closest race during the November election but he is determined to do the best job he can as magistrate for everyone who lives in District 1.
He beat out his Republican opponent, Leo Roe, by just 58 votes -- 874 to 816.
Brammell said he didn't personally know his opponent but had heard all good things about him.
“I will be working to connect with the areas of the district that he won, to ensure those that voted for him that I am in this to represent my entire district,” Brammell said.
The 1st District includes the Buffalo, Courthouse, Gregoryville, Iron Hill and Oakland precincts on the east end of the county.
“I'm always available to those who placed their confidence in me, and I want to show them that their faith in me was well founded and everyone's needs are being addressed,” Brammell said.
Brammell has already heard a few concerns, including road upkeep, cemetery issues and health insurance for county employees.
He adds he has been talking with new jailer R.W. Boggs about some longterm solutions and ideas that could benefit the county.
Brammell said he is going into his new office with the attitude that if a decision made by Fiscal Court benefits the county as a whole, it will also be good for the citizens he represents. He plans to remain politically unbiased when it comes to the way he votes on Fiscal Court.
He said he is a bit intimidated with his new position and wants to make sure he does well.
“There is a lot of weight on all five of us being newly elected to do what is right for those we represent,” said Brammell.
Brammell said he is excited to work with the new Fiscal Court. Brammell has known County Judge Executive Charles Wallace, Magistrate Sonny Fankell and Magistrate Ronnie Greenhill for many years.
“I know those men to be of good character and I looking forward to working with them,” Brammell said.
He adds that he appreciates the kind words of Magistrate Clifford (Sodbuster) Roe in the article previously published, and hopes to meet Magistrate Brandon Burton soon.
Brammell works as a school administrator for Boyd County Schools. He will take office Jan. 1.
Shayla Menville can be reached at smenville@journal-times.com or by phone at 286-4201.
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