New Hanover County Commissioner Jonathan Barfield Jr. has been elected chairman of the county’s social services board. He replaces Evelyn Bryant, who has led the board since 2011.
Barfield, who represents commissioners on the social services board, has served on the board since 2011, when he filled an unexpired term. He is currently serving his first three-year term.
The board elected Barfield at its meeting this week. Frankie Roberts, a former chairman, was elected vice chairman.
Barfield has resided in New Hanover County since he was one year old and is a graduate of New Hanover High School. He is serving his second four-year term as county commissioner, having first been elected in 2008.
A licensed Realtor, Barfield is also a candidate for the U.S. House District 7 seat currently held by Rep. Mike McIntyre, who is retiring. Barfield, who defeated Walter Martin in a May primary to secure the Democratic nomination, will face Republican David Rouzer and Libertarian J. Wesley Casteen in November.
