(Smith County Insider Press) Carthage, Tenn. – On Monday night, May 8, at the Smith County Commission meeting, a new member of the commission was elected to fill the vacant seat for District 4 (Rome/Rock City), formerly held by Josh Kirby. Matthew J. Inyart was elected by the commission with at 22 to 1 vote to fill the vacant seat. The only two individuals that submitted their names and resumes for consideration to fill the empty seat were Matthew J. Inyart and Erika Ebel.
Josh Kirby resigned his seat on the County Commission on April 6, 2017. In a letter to Mayor Nesbitt, Kirby stated, “It has been my honor to serve as a county commissioner for District 4.” Kirby went on to say the due to his growing business and spending time with his children, he felt that it affected him to serve his fullest potential as county commissioner.
Matthew J. Inyart was sworn into office the following day at the Smith County Mayor’s office. Matthew and his wife Stephanie reside in the Rome Community with their son Cooper. Matthew is a member of the Southside Lions Club, Gordonsville UMC, Carthage Masonic Lodge, Al Menah Shrine and New Middleton Masonic Lodge.
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Mathew J. Inyart (District 4 Commissioner) and Michael Nesbitt – Smith County Mayor
