Courthouse bustles as officials take the oath of office

January 02, 2013, 9:02 pm by James Walker

Sonny McAfee, the new district attorney for the 33rd and 424th state judicial districts, takes the oath of office while being sworn in by 424th District Judge Dan Mills, right. McAfee’s wife Jill holds the family bible used for the ceremony. (Staff Photo by James Walker)

The occasion was the swearing in of candidates, who were elected to county positions in the Nov. 6 elections, plus an assortment of appointed board directors and sheriff’s deputies and personnel.

Precinct 1 Commissioner Bill Neve welcomed the group and urged the newly-elected officials to savor the moment.

"Take your time and enjoy it,” Neve said. "Take lots of pictures with your family and friends to mark the occasion and remember it well because it will never be this good again.

"You will never be this popular again.”

Neve and fellow commissioner Ronny Hibler of Precinct 3 were sworn in to start their fourth four-year term and Tax Assessor Collector Sheri Frazier was sworn in for a sixth term.

Sonny McAfee was sworn in as district attorney of the 33^rdand 424^th Judicial Districts and became Burnet County’s first new DA in 28 years. McAfee replaces Sam Oatman, who did no seek re-election.

Reader Comments

Cong!ratulations Sonny! And conratulations to the citizens of Burnet County Sonny will serve you well.
January 05, 2013, 11:01am by Elizabeth Guthrie

The citizens of Burnet County just got a great New Years gift. Sonny will do a great job and the people will have a DA who will serve them well, with fairness and respect. Congratulations to all... roy
January 04, 2013, 6:21am by Roy Repasky