January 9, 2008

Chaplain to serve on Greenwood board

       A former city council candidate will serve on the Greenwood Board of Public Works and Safety.

Mayor Charles Henderson appointed Thom Hord to the three-member board, which oversees city projects, contracts, engineering, development and public safety services.  Hord joins Henderson and Kevin Hoover on the board.  Hord, a pastor of outreach at Community Church of Greenwood, replaces longtime board member Warren Beville, who stepped down when his term ended last year. 

         Hord, who also serves as the chaplain of the White River Township Fire Department, ran for the Republican nomination for an at-large council seat during last year's spring primary. He said he's always been interested in public service and looks forward to being part of the city's growth.  Henderson said he heard Hord speak at a candidates event during the primary and was impressed with his vision for the city. When it came time to fill the position, he said, he thought of Hord.  "He has great character, and he works for the community through his church," Henderson said. "He uses common sense, and he's not afraid to speak his mind."  Hord, a Leadership Johnson County graduate, has served on several church and community boards.  Board of public works members earn $11,812 a year. The board meets every two weeks.  (Reprinted with permission from the Daily Journal)
 
    

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