Two Todd Fiscal Court magistrates announced at the end of a special-called meeting Wednesday morning that they will not seek re-election next year.
District 3 Magistrate John Camp submitted a letter to the court that was read by Judge-Executive Todd Mansfield, indicating he’ll not seek a fourth term in 2022. Judge Mansfield thanked him for his service to the county over the last decade-plus.
Camp is a farmer in the Trenton area.
District 4 Magistrate Brent Spurlin said his decision to retire from court when his fifth term ends next year came after discussions with his wife and he thanked the people who’ve supported him over the last 20 years.
He also praised county employees who’ve been instrumental in the county’s success.
Spurlin retired as manager of the Elkton Food Giant in September of 2019 and now works part-time at Latham Funeral Home.
Meanwhile, court gave Todd County Sheriff Tracy White permission to retire the department’s K9 and leave him in the custody of former deputy Mitch Frazier. The sheriff says he is having difficulty finding qualified and eligible candidates to fill open deputy positions, but he continues to take applications.
Judge Mansfield told magistrates that new signs are being posted on Watts Road to warn motorists of a sharp curve where two fatal motorcycle accidents have happened in the last several months. Court also voted to reduce the speed limit on Millen Road to 35 mph.
Emergency Management Director Daniel Smith received approval to purchase a rebuilt radio system for the Todd County Road Department after their unit recently malfunctioned.