Henry County elects White, Moeller in supervisor race

In the only contested race in Henry County, Democrat David Beaber alongside Republicans Greg Moeller and Chad White vied for two open county supervisor positions. Moeller and White have been elected to the Henry County Board of Supervisors with 5,267 and 6,401 votes respectively for four-year terms. Beaber received 3,399 votes.

Beaber focused his platform on halting property tax hikes and resolving various issues facing the county including emergency medical services, day care and economic development.

Moeller, the only incumbent of the candidates, has served as a supervisor since 2012. Moeller has focused on continuing to be fiscally responsible county dollars. In addition to managing the county budget, Moeller believes the biggest concerns facing the county include the continuation of emergency medical services and addressing mental health needs for children.

'It's reassuring that the people of the county have a lot of trust in me and my abilities to help manage the county, and I'll be happy to work with White and the current chair. We'll have some new ideas,” Moeller said.

White, who has a background in law enforcement, has served on various boards throughout the county. As a supervisor, White said he will work to ensure continued and uninterrupted delivery of services by the various Henry County departments to the residents of Henry County.

'I just want to say thank you to the citizens of Henry County the trust and ability to serve them further. I look forward to working with Greg Moeller and Chairman Lindeen in the next four years. I got a lot to learn and looking forward to doing it,” White said of what it means to have been elected into his first term.

Henry County saw two uncontested races on its 2020 general election ballot. Both races were for four-year terms.

Rich McNamee, the current Henry County sheriff, will return for his third term in office. McNamee said his platform has not changed since he first ran for sheriff in 2012, which focused on being proactive toward criminal activity, using taxpayer funds conservatively and building partnerships with other area law enforcement.

'My goal for my third term is to continue to give a great law enforcement service,” he said.

Shelly Barber ran in an uncontested race for the county auditor position. Barber previously served as the deputy auditor for the county for 28 years before being elected auditor nine years ago.

As auditor, Barber serves as the commissioner of all elections held in Henry County, and the secretary and budget director for the Board of Supervisors.

'I would like to thank everyone who voted for me. I really appreciate it, and I plan to do the best that I can for them for the next four years.