The Ford County Board re-organized (Monday) re-electing Debbie Smith as Chairman.  The 11-member Board favored Smith for the leadership post, a position she's held since replacing former Chairman Bob Lindgren.  Debbie Smith is from Paxton.

The membership also retained Cindy Ihrke as Vice-Chairman. The rural Buckley/Roberts resident was elected after Gibson City's Randy Ferguson refused a nomination for the post. 

Two newcomers make-up the 12-person Board, including Carson Vaughn of Paxton (District 1) and Sarah Mussman of Gibson City (District 3).  Ten incumbents were also re-elected, all unopposed in November.

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