Jackson sworn in as new Richland County recorder

Monday morning was a full-circle moment for Denise Jackson.

Jackson was sworn in to replace Sarah Davis as Richland County recorder during a brief ceremony. Common Pleas Judge Brent Robinson did the honors.

Jackson replaces Sarah Davis, who retired last month after 26 years with the office.

"I did her political mailer about 27 years ago at my kitchen table, so it's a bit ironic that it came back full circle for me," Jackson said.

A 1983 Lexington graduate, Jackson has been with the recorder's office for five years.

"I knew the day I walked in the recorder's office, it was a place I could learn and grow," she said.

Jackson worked at Richland Bank to begin her career and brings 40-plus years of customer service to her new position.

The county's Republican Central Committee appointed Jackson to the position on Oct. 12. She said she intends to run for the position next year because the term ends Jan. 1, 2025.

"I enjoy the people there," Jackson said. "We have a great staff. We have the right people in place."

Jackson's mother was on hand for swearing-in ceremony

For her swearing-in, Jackson was joined by her mother, Marcia Goldsmith.

"I wish my mom and my dad could be here, but Dad has been gone now about 16 years," Jackson said. "It was important for Mom (to be here)."

All three county commissioners were on hand, as well as Common Pleas Judge Phil Naumoff and bailiff Dawn Brown.

The main responsibility of the recorder is to record all documents transferring land in order to establish legal ownership. When an individual or business purchases property, the seller gives the new owner a deed to the property. This deed is recorded and placed on record in the recorder's office.

Jackson said the recorder's office is in good shape.

"We're still capitalizing on the efficiencies of our computer system," she said. "We have good days ahead and will make Richland County proud."

As for goals, Jackson offered a simple explanation.

"We enjoy the public. We enjoy taking care of them, so just continuing the good work," she said.

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This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Lexington graduate takes over as Richland County recorder