April 20, 2021
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Long-time member Walteen Parker has again been elected to serve a 7th term as Chairman of the DeKalb County Election Commission
Parker, who has served on the commission for nearly 30 years, was unanimously re-elected during Monday night’s reorganizational meeting.
Kim Luton, who was just appointed to the commission earlier this year, was unanimously elected the secretary.
Parker thanked the commission for her appointment and reminded the five-member board of its’ duties while referencing the “Mission Statement” on the election commission website,
“Our duties are specific and focused on protecting and preserving the fidelity of the election process and procedures,” she said.
The commission also unanimously reappointed Dennis Stanley as Administrator.
Parker pointed out that during his 12-year tenure Stanley has attended and led many professional development/training seminars and workshops and has periodically served on the Legislative Committee for several years. In 2011 Stanley conducted a presentation at the annual training session for administrators that remains on the state’s Administrator’s Training Site.
“He has successfully, efficiently, and professionally maintained the DeKalb County Election Office,” Parker said. “He is well respected by our state officials and election offices throughout the state. Needless to say, he is also admired and respected by our citizens and our election offices of DeKalb County.”
County election members are appointed every two years by the Tennessee Election Commission. Following each appointment, commissions reorganize by electing a chairman and secretary. The chairman represents the majority party and the secretary represents the minority party. Local election commissions are composed of three Republicans and two Democrats.
In addition to Parker and Luton, the DeKalb County Election Commission is made up of Barbara Vanatta, Jim Dean, and Yvette Tubbs Carver.