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Education advocate Mitch Houston was sworn in as Clear Creek County Commissioner in District II May 21. Credit: Chris Koeberl

Mitch Houston was sworn into his District II seat on the Clear Creek County Board of Commissioners on May 21.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis named Houston as commissioner after the seat was left vacant following the May 6 death of Sean Wood, who represented District II for nearly eight years.

Houston currently serves as executive director for the Clear Creek Schools Foundation and was president of the Clear Creek School District Board of Education from 2013-2021.

“I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to fill the vacancy on the Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners,” Houston said in a statement to the Courant. “I am committed to continuing Commissioner Wood’s legacy of dedicated public service and look forward to working collaboratively with the Commissioners and county staff.” 

As the governor-selected commissioner Houston will serve until at least Jan.14, 2025, following public elections in November.

“I look forward to working with Commissioner Houston and the county to continue enhancing the Colorado way of life,” Polis said.

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