Simmons takes oath as new mayor of Smithfield

Image: Clegg giving the oath — City Recorder Dean Clegg giving the oath of office to Barbara Kent, Darrell Simmons and Kris Monson.

Clegg giving the oath — City Recorder Dean Clegg giving the oath of office to Barbara Kent, Darrell Simmons and Kris Monson. (Dave South)

Image: New officials — Just sworn in as a new city councilwoman, Barbara Kent; new mayor, Darrell Simmons; and returning city councilwoman, Kris Monson.

New officials — Just sworn in as a new city councilwoman, Barbara Kent; new mayor, Darrell Simmons; and returning city councilwoman, Kris Monson. (Dave South)

Image: Chad Downs — Departing mayor, Chad Downs, thanking the new mayor, council and citizens for their support.

Chad Downs — Departing mayor, Chad Downs, thanking the new mayor, council and citizens for their support. (Dave South)

Image: Police badge — Simmons showing the official city police badge received as a gift from Chief Johnny McCoy.

Police badge — Simmons showing the official city police badge received as a gift from Chief Johnny McCoy. (Dave South)

Image: Stealing a kiss — Simmons receives a congratulatory kiss from his wife, Ruth.

Stealing a kiss — Simmons receives a congratulatory kiss from his wife, Ruth. (Dave South)

Image: David and Barbara — David and Barbara Kent after the ceremony.

David and Barbara — David and Barbara Kent after the ceremony. (Dave South)

Image: Simmons family — Derek (son), Gretta (mother), Ben (son), Ruth and Darrell along with Tyra (daughter), Dale Simmons (father), and Bessie Call (mother-in-law).

Simmons family — Derek (son), Gretta (mother), Ben (son), Ruth and Darrell along with Tyra (daughter), Dale Simmons (father), and Bessie Call (mother-in-law). (Dave South)

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