New elections administrator starts Friday, order restricting fireworks adopted Oct. 24

The creation of a temporary full-time position for the Fayette County Elections Department, from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 was approved by the Commissioners Court at its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24.

The county auditor was authorized to make necessary budget amendments for the addition.

Elections Administrator Terri Hefner will be retiring in December. Her successor will have the ability to go through an en…