The excitement on the sixth floor was undeniable as we witnessed Michael Barnett get sworn in as County Commissioner for District 3, giving the GOP a 4-3 majority.
Palm Beach County is officially “red.” Michael Barnett completes the Republican majority on the Palm Beach County Commission, joining Commissioners Marino, Baxter, and Woodward.
Baxter and Woodward reminisced about their time as candidates under Barnett’s leadership as Chair of the Republican Executive Committee of Palm Beach County. Commissioner Marino welcomed him and said she was ready to work for the county.
From Barnett’s family to REC members to friends and supporters, there was no denying the excitement and joy for our new commissioner.
Michael Barnett takes the oath of office.
I, Michael Barnett do solemnly swear I’m Michael Barnett do solemnly swear that I will support, protect and defend.
That I will support, protect and defend the constitution and government of the United States and of the state of Florida, Constitution and government of the United States and of the state of Florida.
That I am duly qualified to hold office under the Constitution of the State.
That I am duly qualified to hold office under the Constitution of the State.
And that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of County Commissioner, that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of County Commissioner on which I am now about to enter, on which I am now about to enter.
So, help me God, so help me God, congratulations.
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