The DeKalb County Commission adopted a resolution at its last regular monthly meeting on August 28, recognizing Administrator of Elections Dennis Stanley for his 14 years of service. Stanley announced his retirement in July, beginning September 1.

During the commission meeting the resolution was read by the chairman of the DeKalb County Election Commission, Brandon Gay.

“A Resolution to recognize Dennis Stanley on the occasion of his retirement.

“Whereas, it is appropriate that we should honor those citizens of DeKalb County who have performed with uncommon devotion and enthusiasm throughout their years of service; and

“Whereas, Dennis Stanley is one such estimable person, who has taken his much-deserved retirement after more than fourteen years of service as the DeKalb County Administrator of Elections, and;

“Whereas, Mr. Stanley served honorably by leading his office in conducting free and fair elections in DeKalb County, including numerous local, state, and federal elections, and through the challenging times of the COVID Public Health Emergency, and;

“Whereas, during his time as Administrator of Elections, Mr. Stanley was committed to improving technology in the elections process, by understanding the importance of cyber security, purchasing poll pads for electronic voter sign-in on election day, routinely updating office computers, and overseeing the recent purchase of new voting machines, and;

“Whereas, an active and important part of his profession, Mr. Stanley served two separate two-year terms on the legislative Committee of the Tennessee Association of County Election Officials (TACEO). He also twice served as the Middle Tennessee (TACEO) Vice President and attended numerous seminars and conducted media relations training for other Administrators of Elections, and;

“Whereas, Mr. Stanley became a Certified Administrator of Elections in August 2009, and;

“Whereas, Mr. Stanley previously worked for the Smithville Review, and had been a consistent voice on WJLE Radio for years, and;

“Whereas, Mr. Stanley enjoys the companionship of his wife, Donna; and is the proud father of one son, Daniel, and two stepdaughters, Cissie and Christie.

“Whereas, Dennis Stanley exemplifies the spirit and allegiance to family and community that are characteristic of a true Tennessean, and;

“Whereas, throughout his estimable career as DeKalb County Administrator of Elections, Dennis Stanley demonstrated the utmost professionalism, ability, and integrity, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues and his community, and;

“Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DEKALB COUNTY COMMISSION that we extend to Dennis Stanley our heartfelt wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement and every continued success in his future endeavors.”