Escambia Swears In New Commissioner; Barry Named New Chairman

November 18, 2014

A new Escambia County Commissioner was sworn in Tuesday morning.

Doug Underhill now holds the District 2 seat after defeating two-term commissioner Gene Valentino.  And District 4 Commissioner Grover Robinson was sworn in for a second term.

Also Tuesday morning, District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry was named the new chairman of the Escambia County Commission.

Pictured top: Doug Underhill is sworn in as District 2 commissioner. Pictured inset: Commissioner Lumon May passes the chairman’s gavel to District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry. Pictured below: District 4 Commissioner Grover Robinson was sworn in for another term. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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5 Responses to “Escambia Swears In New Commissioner; Barry Named New Chairman”

  1. Leon Bell on November 19th, 2014 10:20 pm

    Congratulation Commissioner Barry,
    You have been doing a Great job for our District & County. Keep up the good work for the people of District 5 and our County. Our prayers are always with you.

    Leon Bell

  2. Chris Hardin on November 19th, 2014 3:21 pm

    Thank you Steven for your loyalty and fairness concerning all the citizens in Escambia county.

  3. Barbara Mayall on November 18th, 2014 10:14 pm

    1.) Congratulations to Commissioner Underhill on his great victory winning D2seat, I’m excited about the future with you serving the whole community. It takes 5 votes to get our community moving forward. I know you will do this for all citizens no matter what district a citizen lives in that has a need and brings to BCC!
    2.) Congratulations to my district Commissioner Robinson on his well deserved re-election. I am excited to see you representing us .
    3.) Chairman May what an honor to have you represent our BCC for this past year. You showed much Honor, Integrity and Character
    I’m proud to call you friend.
    4.) Commissioner Barry, as our new Chairman, I know you will serve all of Escambia County with Respect and Truthfulness
    Appreciate you Barbara Mayall

  4. Sage 2 on November 18th, 2014 6:27 pm

    Steven Barry and his staff listen and respond to District 5’s citizens. It’s a shame Escambia County doesn’t have a UNIFIED County Commission, where a problem in District 5 is as important any other district. The courts have settled this issue…have districts with representation by those elected from those districts.

    What if we had the Five Escambia Musketeers eh, Commissioners…One for all and all for one?

    Too simple!

  5. Bonnie Exner on November 18th, 2014 3:35 pm

    We are so proud of OUR commissioner Steven Barry and will continue to pray for all of our local leaders to make wise decisions to benefit the entire community.