WASHINGTON CO. OFFICIALS RECEIVE OATHS FOR NEW TERMS

Josh Blaschke Send an email January 1, 2025
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New and returning elected officials in Washington County were sworn in today (Wednesday).

Twelve officials received the oath of office at a ceremony at the Washington County Courthouse after being elected this past year. 

Among those are new Sheriff Trey Holleway, filling the role of Otto Hanak, who did not seek re-election.  Holleway defeated David Blakey in the March Republican primary and was unopposed in the November general election.

Derek Estep began his elected term as District Attorney.  Estep succeeds Julie Renken, who also did not run for another term.  Estep defeated Dave Bunger in the Republican primary and did not have an opponent in November. 

Misti Hartstack Corn took her seat behind the commissioners desk as Precinct 1 Commissioner.  Hartstack Corn defeated Don Koester in the Republican primary and was uncontested in November.

Brad Kuecker received the oath for Precinct 3 Constable, a position formerly held by David Blakey prior to his resignation to run for sheriff.  Kuecker bested Damon Wegner in the Republican primary and ran unopposed in the fall. 

Precinct 3 Commissioner Kirk Hanath was sworn in for another term after defeating Billy Ruemke in the Republican primary.  Hanath has served on the court since 2004.

John Winkelmann took the oath for 335th District Court Judge, filling the position of Reva Towslee Corbett, who did not run for another term.  Seth Klehm was sworn in as Precinct 2 Constable, replacing Trey Holleway as he moves to the sheriff’s office.  Both Winkelmann and Klehm were unopposed in March and November.

Five returning officials who were uncontested in both the spring and fall elections were sworn in for another term.  They are 21st District Court Judge Carson Campbell, County Attorney Renee Mueller, County Tax Assessor-Collector Cheryl Gaskamp, Precinct 1 Constable Ken Holle and Precinct 4 Constable Greg Rolling.

Outgoing officials were also recognized for their service to the county, including Otto Hanak, Julie Renken, Don Koester and Reva Towslee Corbett.  A moment of silence was held for the late Tammy Brauner, who served nearly 30 years in the District Clerk’s Office, including over 10 as District Clerk. 

Trey Holleway (center) takes the oath of office from County Judge John Durrenberger to enter into office as Sheriff.
Derek Estep (middle) receives the oath of office from County Judge John Durrenberger (right) to enter office as District Attorney.
Misti Hartstack Corn (left) is administered the oath by County Judge John Durrenberger to take office as Precinct 1 Commissioner.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Kirk Hanath (left) is sworn in for a new term by County Judge John Durrenberger.
Carson Campbell (left) is sworn in by former 335th District Court Judge Reva Towslee Corbett for a new term as 21st District Court Judge.
New 335th District Court Judge John Winkelmann (left) is administered the oath of office by outgoing 335th District Court Judge Reva Towslee Corbett.
County Attorney Renee Mueller (left) is sworn in for a new term by Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Duane "Dane" Houston.
Cheryl Gaskamp (left) is sworn in by County Judge John Durrenberger for a new term as Tax Assessor-Collector.
Ken Holle (center) is administered the oath by County Judge John Durrenberger for a new term as Precinct 1 Constable.
Seth Klehm (center) is sworn into the office of Precinct 2 Constable by former Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Ken Tofel.
Brad Kuecker (left) receives the oath of office from County Judge John Durrenberger to become the new Precinct 3 Constable.
Greg Rolling (second from right) is sworn in for a new term as Precinct 4 Constable by County Judge John Durrenberger.
The Washington County Commissioners Court, consisting of (from left) Precinct 1 Commissioner Misti Hartstack Corn, Precinct 2 Commissioner Candice Bullock, County Judge John Durrenberger, Precinct 3 Commissioner Kirk Hanath and Precinct 4 Commissioner Dustin Majewski.
Washington County's law enforcement team of (from left) Precinct 1 Constable Ken Holle, Precinct 4 Constable Greg Rolling, Sheriff Trey Holleway, Precinct 3 Constable Brad Kuecker and Precinct 2 Constable Seth Klehm.
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Josh Blaschke Send an email January 1, 2025
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  1. Let’s hope they are all conservative with money and make wise decisions for the citizens. Less bars could be a good start. We have met the quota there.Very impressed with Mr.Kenjura he is great for Brenham.