with and take them into consideration.” District 9 commissioner Katie Scott, a nurse at the University of Michigan and vice president of the Michi- gan Nurses Association, is new to the Board. She thanked the people who sup- ported her throughout her first race. “I am really honored to be here,” she said. “It was step- ping out on a shaky limb for me to decide to run for this office, but I am so excited … My family was extremely supportive of this work as well as the Nurses Associa- tion.” Many of the commission- ers echoed the sentiment. District 2 commissioner Sue Shink, who replaced Demo- crat Michelle Deatrick, em- phasized her commitment to serving residents uncondi- tionally as an elected official. “You deserve honesty and integrity,” Shink said. “I say that whether you are in my county or not, voted for me or not, or are a part of my po- litical party or not.” District 7 commissioner Andy LaBarre was elected to the Board again but re- linquished his position as Chair, a role that District 8 commissioner Jason Morgan will take on in his second term on the body. Morgan said the commis- sioners are in a unique posi- tion to improve the lives of citizens. “We have a unique ability to help people and improve people’s lives like no other part of government can,” Morgan said. LaBarre emphasized the function of local govern- ment in people’s day- to-day lives and said he wanted to be a part of that process. “It is my privilege and honor to work as the com- missioner for District 7,” he said. “When you have a government shutting down on the federal level over a policy consider- ation, it lets you know the importance of municipal and county government.” Serving the commu- nity was a common theme among the commission- er’s’ remarks. District 6 commissioner Ricky Jef- ferson, an incumbent, said he intended to be a voice for all of his con- stituents. “I’m here to make sure that those children can have the resources that they need when they grow up: public health, mental health and educa- tion system,” Jefferson said. “We are here to represent you with anything.” Kestenbaum said the com- missioners’ powers were unparalleled in Washtenaw County. “As the County Board of Commissioners, no one else can do what you have the au- thority to do,” he said, adding “Not all the important deci- sions are made in Washing- ton. Some are made in rooms like right here.” After the swearing-in cer- emony, the forum opened to questions from constituents in attendance. Superior Township resi- dent Jan Piert said she at- tended the event because meeting with commissioners personally was imperative. “I came here tonight be- cause my friend said we needed to come to see who our county commissioners are to put a face to a name and to be able to hold them accountable,” Piert said. 2A — Thursday, January 10, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News K-FLO @kyleflowers42 bro, the naked mile was a thing at the University of Michigan until 2004, how many of y’all would run that shit? Raye @TwinCelestials “WHY IS EVERYONE WEARING BLUE AND YELLOW?!” I mean, she’s wearing a University of Michigan shirt... 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