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Erwin, Brooks not seeking re-election
GREENVILLE — There will be more new faces among the halls of Hunt County Government, as two of the county’s longest-serving officials have announced they will not be seeking re-election next year.
Hunt County Clerk Linda Brooks is retiring after a 28-year career in the office and James “Sarge” Erwin is stepping down after serving as Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2 for the last 18 years.
Brooks worked in the County Clerk’s Office for 14 years as a Deputy Clerk before she was appointed by the Hunt County Commissioners Court to the County Clerk’s position in 1995. She won a full term as County Clerk the following year and has served ever since.
“It has been a great career,” Brooks said. “It has been an honor to have been allowed this place in Hunt County’s history.”
Brooks wished to thank everyone for their support and said once she leaves office on Jan. 1, 2011, she will have time for travel and visiting her grandchildren.
Erwin has served as Justice of the Peace since 1991.
“I’ve had the privilege of being here this length of time, but it is time for me to just step aside,” he said, adding he also wants to focus more of his attention on his family. “I’ve got great-grandkids I want to play with.”
Erwin said he will remember everything about his position, but especially the children with whom he dealt as a truancy judge.
“The kids that went on to succeed and then came back to thank me,” Erwin said. “If you have even one of those, that makes the whole process worthwhile.”ꆱ
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