BEAUMONT —
Orange County Commissioner Pct. 1 David Dubose was recently sworn in as President of the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC).
“This means a lot to me as a person and to our community,” said Dubose.
SETRPC held its 41st Annual Meeting at on Wednesday at the City of Beaumont Event Center.
The SETRPC is a voluntary association of local governments established in June 1970 that includes Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange Counties. SETRPC promotes intergovernmental cooperation and coordination, and provides a forum for the discussion and study of area issues.
“The commission helps to find funding for southeast Texas,” Dubose said. “The commission has a great staff and we help review and find the funding for the projects.”
Highlights of the meeting included installation of SETRPC Officers for 2013.
Officers include:
Commissioner David Dubose, Orange County, President
Mayor Glenn Johnson, City of Port Neches, 1st Vice-President
Mayor Fred Williams, City of Kountze, 2nd Vice-President
Mayor Kirk Roccaforte, City of Bridge City, 3rd Vice-President
Commissioner Eddie Arnold, Jefferson County, Treasurer
Commissioner Chris Kirkendall, Hardin County, Secretary.
Tommy Gunn, Tommy Gunn Law Office, Orange, Texas, Legal Counsel
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Orange County Commissioner Pct. 1 David Dubose was recently sworn in as President of the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC). Leader photo by Dawn Burleigh
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