Newly elected Clallam County Commissioner Mike French, left, signs documents as Clallam County Superior Court Judge Lauren Erickson sorts election certificates during a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Newly elected Clallam County Commissioner Mike French, left, signs documents as Clallam County Superior Court Judge Lauren Erickson sorts election certificates during a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Swearing into office

Newly elected Clallam County Commissioner Mike French, left, signs documents as Clallam County Superior Court Judge Lauren Erickson sorts election certificates during a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles.

Eight elected officials were sworn in during the ceremony. In addition to French and Clallam County Sheriff Brian King were Assessor Pam Rushton, Auditor Shoona Riggs, Director of Community Development Bruce Emery, Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols, Treasurer Jennifer White and District Court 2 Judge Bruce Hanify. District Court 1 Judge Dave Neupert had been sworn in earlier.

Incoming Clallam County Sheriff Brian King, right, receives his sheriff star from his wife, Brenda King, after he was sworn into office by Superior Court Judge Lauren Erickson on Wednesday at the Clallam County Courthouse. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Incoming Clallam County Sheriff Brian King, right, receives his sheriff star from his wife, Brenda King, after he was sworn into office by Superior Court Judge Lauren Erickson on Wednesday at the Clallam County Courthouse. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Jennifer White takes the oath on Wednesday for her term as Clallam County Treasurer. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Jennifer White takes the oath on Wednesday for her term as Clallam County Treasurer. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Shoona Riggs is sworn in on Wednesday after her reelection as Clallam County Auditor. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Shoona Riggs is sworn in on Wednesday after her reelection as Clallam County Auditor. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Bruce Hanify takes his oath on Wednesday for District Court 2 Judge. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Bruce Hanify takes his oath on Wednesday for District Court 2 Judge. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Bruce Emery takes the oath of office for the position of Clallam County director of community development on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Bruce Emery takes the oath of office for the position of Clallam County director of community development on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols is sworn in on Wednesday after being reelected to the office. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols is sworn in on Wednesday after being reelected to the office. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County Assessor Pam Rushton is returned to the office after being sworn in on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County Assessor Pam Rushton is returned to the office after being sworn in on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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