Lovington elects new board president
•December 4, 2024•
by Sharon Barricklow
After the resignation last month of Lovington Village Board President Dennis Jarman the Lovington Village Board held a special meeting last week and elected Brittany Bates Village President. Bates had been serving as parks commissioner for the village.
Board member April Daily questioned Bates’ qualifications for the job, calling into questioned Bates’ current status with her cosmetology license. After some discussion, Bates was elected.
“I’m ready to learn and I think we’ve got plenty to look forward to,” Bates said.