Governor Appoints Ferguson to Election Board

From Governor Nixon's Office:

Duly Noted

The Governor has appointed James Dallas Everett (D), of Platte City; and Marvin Ferguson (R), of Parkville, to the Platte County Election Board. The board oversees and directs elections in a non-partisan manner, providing direction for voting entities and procedures to assure that a fair and honest election is held for the residents of Platte County.

Dr. Everett, who holds his doctorate in education from the University of Missouri, is retired from serving as an administrator at Metropolitan Community College; he previously was on the faculty of the Platte County R-III School District. The Governor has appointed him for a term ending Jan. 11, 2015.

Ferguson has practiced law in North Kansas City for more than 30 years and obtained his law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is an Army veteran who has served on the Parkville Board of Aldermen since 1971 (until this previous election - ed)and who also has served on numerous civic and local governmental boards. The Governor has appointed him for a term ending Jan. 11, 2013.