The Gillespie County Commissioners Court hired Jim Riley as the new county elections administrator. Riley is currently in discussions with the county to arrange final details on salary package and job description.

During its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 14 at the Gillespie County Courthouse, the hiring of Riley for the position was unanimously approved.

The position of election administrator has remained vacant since the resignation of Anissa Herrera in 2022. She resigned in the face of harassm...