Board appoints and swears in new District 4 commissioner

The Clinton County Board of Commissioners appointed a new commissioner to represent District 4 and administered the oath of office.

A commissioner (speaker 2) moved to appoint Steve (referred to in discussion as Steve O'Near/Steve Loner/Lownier) to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. Multiple commissioners voiced support pointing to community input from townships in the district; the roll call vote recorded six yes votes, zero nays. The chair announced a swearing‑in later in the meeting.

At the swearing‑in, the chair asked the appointee to raise his right hand and recite the oath to support the U.S. and Michigan constitutions and to faithfully discharge the duties of commissioner. The appointee responded, “I will.” The county clerk recorded the appointment and the chair indicated the term runs through Dec. 31, 2028.