Mar 2, 2026 - News
Ivey taps Ronald Vaughn to lead Madison County Commission
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Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Ronald "Rex" Vaughn II as the next chairman of the Madison County Commission.
Why it matters: The appointment follows the departure of Mac McCutcheon, appointed by Ivey in 2023, whose retirement took effect March 1.
What they're saying: "Rex Vaughn is well known throughout north Alabama for his tireless advocacy of small business and farming," Ivey said in an announcement Monday.
- Ivey noted that Vaughn, a Huntsville resident, is a native of Madison County and longtime operator of Vaughn Farms.
Catch up quick: Vaughn is a Sparkman High and Auburn University graduate, per the announcement, in which he thanked Ivey for the appointment.
- "I will most assuredly serve with the humility that I have always witnessed in my friend, Chairman Mac McCutcheon," he said.
What we're watching: Vaughn will preside over the next Madison County Commission meeting, set for 10am March 11.