CULLMAN, Ala. – Kenneth Walker and Richard Barnett were officially sworn in Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, as the newest members of the Cullman County Commission.
The two commissioners succeed longtime Commissioners Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman, who each served 12 years.
Walker (who served as Commission chairman from 2012-2020) will represent District 1, while Barnett will represent District 2.
As members of the Commission, Walker and Barnett will be responsible for helping oversee county operations, infrastructure improvements, public services and budgetary decisions that affect residents throughout Cullman County.
They join Chairman Jeff Clemons and Commissioners Kelly Duke (District 3) and Corey Freeman (District 4) as the Commission enters a new chapter of county leadership.
At the Oct. 20 Commission meeting, Clemons publicly recognized Marchman and Watson for their years of dedication and service to the county, saying, “I want to thank Commissioner Garry Marchman, Commissioner Kerry Watson for their 12 years of service to the citizens of Cullman County. It’s been truly an honor for me to work with y’all the six years that I’ve been here. Y’all have been dedicated to the citizens of Cullman County. Y’all are great leaders and you’ll truly be missed on this commission.”
The next Commission work session will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m., followed by the regular commission meeting at 6. Both meetings will take place in the Commission meeting room at the Cullman County Courthouse.
