Mason County, West Monroe
Mason County | |
|---|---|
| King County | |
 Location within the state of West Monroe | |
 West Monroe's location within Ibica | |
| Country |  Ibica |
| State |  West Monroe |
| Founded | 1675 |
| County seat | Gatlinburg |
| Largest city | Champion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,609 sq mi (4,170 km2) |
| Population ({{{2}}}) | |
| • Total | 1,300,453 |
| • Density | 810/sq mi (310/km2) |
| Website | www |
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Mason County is a county in the state of West Monroe. As of the 2020 census, the population of the county was 372,031. The county seat is Gatlinburg. Mason County is included in the Greater Rhone metropolitan statistical area.
Geography
According to the Ibican Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,609 square miles (4,170 km2).
Adjacent counties
- King County (north)
- Bay of Angola (southwest)
- Travis County (East)
Cities
Census-designated places
Government and politics
County governments serve as agents of the state, with responsibilities defined in the West Monroe Constitution. Counties are governed by the commissioners' court. Each West Monroe county has four precinct commissioners and a county judge. Although this body is called a court, it conducts the general business of the county and oversees financial matters. The commissioners court may hire personnel to run major departments, such as health and human services.
Besides the county judge and commissioners, the other elective offices found in most counties include the county attorney, county and district clerks, county treasurer, sheriff, tax assessor-collector, justices of the peace, and constables. As a part of the checks and balances system, counties have an auditor appointed by the district courts.
Elected officials
State Legislature
State Senate
| District | Name | Party | First Elected | Area(s) of Mason County Represented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Robin Wembley | Conservative | 2014 | Northern Champion | |
| 37 | Stephany Millburn | Conservative | 2013 | Eastern Marlow | |
| 38 | Duncan Gregory | Conservative | 2014 | Western Marlow | |
| 39 | Emerson Shelton | Conservative | 2012 | Anderson | |
| 40 | Jasmine Fuller | Conservative | 2016 | Unicorporated western Mason County | |
| 41 | Nettie Hobbs | Conservative | 1992 | Western Seabrook | |
| 42 | Zachary Chester | Conservative | 2008 | Eastern Seabrook | |
| 43 | Harlow Jefferson | Conservative | 2010 | Western Gatlinburg | |
| 44 | Harvey Strange | Conservative | 2010 | Central Gatlinburg | |
| 45 | Walker Terrell | Conservative | 2010 | Eastern Gatlinburg (And Haven in Travis County) | |
| 46 | Kathie Wright | Conservative | 2010 | East Mason (and Millhome in Travis County) | |
State House of Representatives
| District | Name | Party | Area(s) of Mason County Represented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Gail Law | Progressive | Champion | |
| 20 | Leopold Hawking | Conservative | East Mason, Eastern Gatlinburg | |
| 21 | Terence Roderick | Conservative | Marlow | |
| 22 | Leanna Andrews | Progressive | Western Gatlinburg | |
| 23 | Faith Huddleson | Conservative | Seabrook | |
| 24 | Sissy Easton | Conservative | Western Unincorporated county | |
Ibican Congress
| Representatives | Name | Party | First Elected | Area(s) of King County Represented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 8 | Suellen King (Majority Leader) | Conservative | 2014 | Champion, East Mason, Eastern Gatlinburg | |
| District 9 | Will Washington | Progressive | 2016 | Marlow, Western Gatlinburg | |
| District 10 | Core Dennell | Conservative | 2012 | Anderson, Seabrook | |
Education
A variety of school districts serve Mason County students. They include:
The Capital Community College System serves the area, with three campuses in Mason County
