Reynolds voted in as chairman of commission

Will assume new duties in county Jan.21

Karean Reynolds was sworn in for his first term as the District 5 representative on the Escambia County (Ala.) Commission last November and on Jan. 21, 2020 he will take over as chairman of the board following a 4-1 vote Monday Morning.

Reynolds, 38, is serving his first of a four-year term on the commission.

"It's an honor and a privilege when your peers give you a chance like this," Reynolds said. "I'm looking forward to the opportunity."

Reynolds will be replacing District 2 Commissioner Raymond Wiggins, who has served as the board chairman for the past four years.

Under a local bill passed...