Connelly sworn in

Judge Frank Zebre (left) and Lincoln County commissioner Kent Connelly pause for a photo after Connelly took the oath of office as a re-elected county commissioner on Monday, Jan. 7, at the Lincoln County Courthouse. The commissioners held a regular commission meeting the next day, Jan. 8.

KEMMERER — Newly re-elected Lincoln County commissioner Kent Connelly was sworn in by Judge Frank Zebre on Monday, Jan. 7, in Zebre’s courtroom.

Despite a strong showing by primary on-ballot and general election write-in opponent Jerry Greenfield, Connelly held on to his commission seat through the November 2012 election.

“Kent is in his third term, so I think he knows what he is getting into,” said Zebre during a brief statement made prior to administering the oath to Connelly.

Several other county employees were on hand to witness the event, after which refreshments were served in the commissioner’s office.