The Pike County Commission would like to announce Missouri Governor Mike Parson has selected Brock Bailey of Curryville, to fill the unexpired two-year term of Pike County Western Commissioner. Bailey is scheduled to be sworn in on January 3rd, 2023.

Mr. Bailey brings a lot of knowledge with him. He is a lifelong Pike County resident, has been in the farming community all his life. Mr. Bailey was the AG teacher for Bowling Green Schools and High School Principal before retiring.

Chris Gamm, current Presiding Commissioner, did not seek reelection. Bill Allen was uncontested in the 2022 election. The Western District Commissioner’s position will be up for election in 2023.

The Commission would like to thank all of the candidates that applied for this position. Additionally, the Governor will be putting out his own press release in the next few days.