(Above) Vermilion County Board members take the oath of office for new terms.
By a unanimous 25-0 vote with two members absent, Vermilion County Board Chairman Larry Baughn was reelected during Monday’s reorganization meeting. He had no challengers for the position. County Board member Steve Miller made the motion for the reelection.
Judge Thomas M. O’Shaughnessy gives oath of office to Vermilion County Board members.
AUDIO: Well I think it was a consensus that we would let Mr. Baughn lead us for the next two years. He’s got the background, the experience to do a good job. There were some other discussions, but I think we’ve got the man who’s best suited to take us where we want to go in the next two years.
Co Brd member Steve Miller makes motion to reelect Larry Baughn as County Board Chairman, Baughn awaits outcome of vote before later returning to chairman’s seat.
As for Baughn, he was very happy to return to the leader’s chair.
AUDIO: Even before I was chair, you know, this board’s always got along. We have a lot of new faces out here; but again as I said there in the beginning, Steve, it doesn’t matter what side of the aisle you’re on. I think once you come in this door we’re all here for the same cause, and that’s to do what’s right for the residents of Vermilion County. And I’m just glad that for two more years they’ve entrusted me to help them do that.
Meanwhile, the recent action by the Property Committee to have the Vermilion County Administration Building renamed as the Joseph G Cannon Building in honor of the former U.S. Speaker of the House, was approved unanimously by all those in attendance. Steve Miller has been a major driver on this effort, and he thanked all those who have been involved.
County Board member Steve Miller thanks everyone involved in petitioning to rename the Vermilion County Administration Building for Former U. S. House Speaker Joseph G. Cannon.
AUDIO: Quite a remarkable person on the national political stage. He was at the very pinnacle of national political power. He was extremely well regarded by members of both parties and served with distinction. Always remembered Danville, came back to Danville, he’s buried in Danville; and Danville was his adopted city.
The hope remains to have the dedication sometime around next March, the 100th anniversary of the inaugural issue of TIME magazine, which had Joseph G Cannon on the cover. Efforts continue to bring in a special speaker for the event, and nail down the exact date of the ceremony.
