The result was the election of the first black county commissioner.

Young served as a county commissioner for eight years from 1932 to 1940.

County commissioners met for the first time on January 17, 1855.

It is similar in function to a board of county commissioners.

Last month, the three white and two black county commissioners came up with a compromise.

"But I'd have to go to the county commissioners and get their approval."

And if the sheriff won't help me, I'll go to the county commissioner.

From 1888 to 1891, Taylor served as a county commissioner.

Before his political career, Horn served as a county commissioner for 14 years.

He served as chief clerk in the county commissioner's office.