The candidacy of Mayor James J. Sheeran of West Orange, for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Essex County, was supported today by Edward W. Roos, West Orange public safety commissioner.

The City and County's financing of the investment through the issuance and delivery of Bonds was delayed for two years, when Mayor Henry P. Coon, and the County Clerk, Wilhelm Loewy, each refused to countersign the Bonds.

It took legal actions to force them to do so: in 1864 the Supreme Court of the State of California ordered them under Writs of Mandamus ( The People of the State of California ex rel the Central Pacific Railroad Company vs. Henry P. Coon, Mayor ; Henry M. Hale, Auditor ; and Joseph S. Paxson, Treasurer, of the City and County of San Francisco.

" Bob " Smith, a prominent oilman and real estate magnate in Houston who was brought in for his financial resources ; and Judge Roy Hofheinz, a former Mayor of Houston and Harris County Judge who was recruited for his salesmanship and political style.

* February 22 – In Chicago's Democratic primary, Mayor Martin H. Kennelly loses to the head of the Cook County Democratic Party, Richard J. Daley, 364, 839 to 264, 77.

Mayor Daley is a brother of William M. Daley, former White House Chief of Staff and former United States Secretary of Commerce under President Bill Clinton ; John P. Daley, a commissioner on the Cook County Board of Commissioners who also serves as its chairman of the County Board's Finance Committee ; and Micheal Daley, an attorney with Daley & George, a law firm founded by their father Richard J. Daley, that specializes in zoning law and is often hired by developers to help get zoning changes from City Hall.

On February 18, 2004 Daley said he would have " no problem " with Cook County issuing marriage licenses to gay couples, but stopped short of saying he would follow San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom by having the City of Chicago issue marriage licenses for same-sex couples, saying only the county clerk's office can issue marriage licenses.

A major reform campaign in the late 1880s was brought on by Mayor Broiles and County Attorney R. L. Carlock after two events.

* County Mayor: Carolyn P. Bowers

* Alan Dayton, acting Mayor of Salt Lake County

Orange County is led by the Board of County Commissioners, headed by the Mayor of Orange County.

Before the approval by voters of a 2004 charter amendment, the position of Mayor was called " Orange County Chairman ", which became an elected position in 1990.

The current Mayor of Orange County is Teresa Jacobs.

Since then Vans Skatepark in Orange County rebuilt a replica of the original Combi Pool, its been host to some of the greatest contest of the past decade. The Pipeline Skatepark also influenced the rebuild of a 20 foot full pipe in Upland's Memorial Park, It was designed by none other than Pipeline's local and most respected Steve Alba and constructed by California Skatepark and was dedicated on October 12 2002 by Mayor John Pomierski.

105, was decided by the Hawai ' i Supreme Court holding that the Maui County Charter had created a " strong council " / " weak mayor " form of governance and invalidating actions by former Mayor Linda Lingle hiring special outside counsel without County Council approval.

His strategy with the party mirrored the balanced ticket approach of 1930s Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak, who created the Cook County Democratic Organization, characteristic of Chicago by balancing ethnic interests.

The chief executive officer of Williamson County's government is the County Mayor, who is popularly elected for a four-year term, and is responsible for the County's fiscal management and its day-to-day business.

The County Mayor is assisted by directors of the Agricultural Exposition Park, Animal Control, Budget & Purchasing, Community Development, County Archives, Emergency Communications, Economic Development, Emergency Management, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Information Technology, Property Management, Risk Management, and Solid Waste Management.

The Mayor works closely with the 24 member Board of County Commissioners, two representing each of the 12 voting districts, and who are popularly elected by each district for a four-year term.

Hear it spoken ( Voice of Unicoi County Mayor Greg Lynch, 2010 )

The County Commission exercises oversight only over its own departments.

The sheriffs of Middlesex County and Suffolk County, Massachusetts have ceremonial duties at Harvard University commencement exercises.

While the County Court no longer exercises much judicial authority, it serves as the executive branch of county government.

Summit County also has an appointed Medical Examiner rather than an elected Coroner, and an elected Fiscal Officer, who exercises the powers and performs the duties of a county auditor, treasurer and recorder.

The court's name is misleading, in that it exercises a jurisdiction well in excess of that of the state magistrates ' courts, and similar to that of the District and County courts of the Australian states.

A " shire committee " consisting of councillors elected for electoral divisions within the former district of Radnorshire exercises functions delegated by Powys County Council.

The Utah Test and Training Range lies in Tooele County, and the land is owned by the state of Utah, but the use of the airspace and training exercises are scheduled by Hill AFB.

From July to November 1981 they did another tour in County Armagh under Operation Banner, and in 1982 took part in training exercises in Kenya.

* July 7, 1937: Japanese forces conducting military exercises outside Yuan Peng County near Peking claimed that several Japanese soldiers participating in the exercise were not accounted for after the exercise.

In television, Campbell is known for his lead role in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., his portrayal of Autolycus ( the King of Thieves ) in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess, and notably for his role as Sam Axe on the USA Network series Burn Notice.

The Dá Chich na Morrigna (' two breasts of the Mórrígan '), a pair of hills in County Meath, suggest to some a role as a tutelary goddess, comparable to Anu, who has her own hills, Dá Chích Anann (' the breasts of Anu ') in County Kerry.

She screen tested for the role of Francesca Johnson in The Bridges of Madison County which went to Meryl Streep.

Besides the horses, Saratoga County is also known for its role in American History, being the home of the Battle of Saratoga < The Saratoga National Historical Park is located along the Hudson River in Stillwater, and features a drive-around trail where you can drive up to each station.

The military has also played an important role in Clay County history.

" By this time, Leavitt Thaxter had taken on the role, described in an act passed by the General Court of Massachusetts, as " guardian of the Indians and people of color resident at Chappequiddic and Indiantown in the County of Dukes County.

While filming in the Broward County Courthouse used as the set for the Miami Courthouse, director Fosse decided to cast a real-life bailiff in the role of the bailiff who drags Dustin Hoffman ( Lenny ) out of the courtroom.

* Sarah Louise Northcott, convicted of murder in 1928 in Riverside County, California for her role in the notorious Wineville Chicken Coop Murders.

John Clay, a prominent Wyoming businessman was suspected of playing a major role in planning the Johnson County invasion.

Calabasas played a vital role in the 10-year battle to save Ahmanson Ranch, a property in the Simi Hills in Ventura County nestled at the western edge of the San Fernando Valley, from development.

Johnson's role in the series was spoofed in a Bloom County comic strip for The Professor's technical expertise being unable to get the castaways off the island.

However, population shifts have resulted in Bremerton playing less of a role in politics, and unincorporated Kitsap County is a mix of battleground areas and staunchly Republican areas.

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Granville County played a pivotal role as tobacco supplier for the southeast United States.

The Freeholders select a County Administrator who, in the role of chief administrative officer, supervises the day-to-day operation of county government and its departments.

Daviess County played a major role in the history of the outlaw James-Younger Gang.

Like it is in many rural areas, agriculture and farming plays a critical role in the economy of Bollinger County.

" More recently, Quitman County residents have made an effort to promote tourism based on its role in the Poor People's Campaign.

The blueberry crop plays a major role in the county's economy ; nearly 85 % of the world's supply of wild blueberries comes from Washington County.

Anti-slavery activists in Bracken County played a major role in the movement known as the Underground Railroad.

Colonel Clarke played a leading role the 1779 victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek in Wilkes County.

In his role as barrister, Daniel O ' Connell, " The Liberator ", was called away from London to Downpatrick to attend the County Down Assizes, as counsel in a case heard on 1 April 1829.