Politics & Government
Bill Hearn Voted in as County Council Chair
Dorchester County Councilman Bill Hearn won his second term in November.

Councilman Bill Hearn was the clear choice to serve as County Council chair over the next two years.
Councilmembers provided no other nominees, and Hearn was voted in 6-0 with Hearn abstaining from the vote Monday night during regular meeting of council.Β
Councilman George Bailey was voted in as vice-chair for another term.
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The previous chair of County Council was Larry Hargett, who served in the capacity before. All chairs are limited to two-year terms.Β County Council chairs act as the spokesmen for the council and make appointments to committees.Β
Hearn was reelected to his district in November.
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Newly elected Councilwoman Carroll Duncan was at Monday's meeting in her first official capacity since winning the election unopposed.Β
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