Cochise County has a new Clerk of the Board, as the Board of Supervisors unanimously decided to hand the reins over to Lara Loewenheim during their regular meeting, a move that marks a small but significant reshuffle in the county's administrative deck; Loewenheim, a seasoned public servant with more than 20 years under her belt, steps up from her role as Deputy Clerk, according to Cochise County's official announcement.
Lara's predecessor, Sharon Gilman, who juggled the dual roles of Deputy County Administrator and interim Clerk since last July, will now finally be able to redirect her focus solely on her primary duties, this change might seem like a simple title switch, but these are the channels through which the wheels of local government often turn, quietly, yet effectively. Loewenheim, an Ohio native turned Tombstone resident, has been tethered to the community alongside her husband and their two chows, grounding her service in the very soil she tends to.
Richard Karwaczka, the County Administrator, didn't miss a beat to express his optimism about Loewenheim's new appointment, stating, "Lara stepped into the role of Deputy Clerk of the Board in December 2022 and has demonstrated impressive dedication and integrity in this important role," in a mood that reflects the board's trust in her capabilities; Karwaczka's anticipation of what's to come now that she's Clerk is tangible, as detailed by the official release.
