Clerk-elect Hillis, returning officials swear in

Friday, December 30, 2022

DAR/Samantha Tucker

New Butler County Clerk Donna Hillis was sworn in on Dec. 30 by Judge Michael Pritchett, as were other county and circuit officials. Hillis’s position was the only contested local seat in the 2022 election.

Butler County officials, including new county clerk Donna Hillis, were sworn in Friday by Presiding Circuit Judge Michael Pritchett.
Associate circuit judges John H. Shock, left, and Wade Pierce are sworn in by Judge Michael Pritchett Friday, Dec. 30.
Prosecuting Attorney Kacey Proctor gives his signature after taking his oath of office.
From left: County Treasurer Tammy Marler, Clerk of the Circuit Court Cindi Bowman, Collector of Revenue Emily Parks and Presiding Commissioner Vince Lampe promise to serve the people of Butler County at a swearing-in ceremony Friday, Dec. 30. Judge Michael Pritchett presided.

Clerks and deputies take their oaths en masse.