Polk County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ray Gasperson (left) and vice-chair Renée McDermott meet with N.C. Lt. Governor Walter Dalton (center) during a reception following the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Assembly Day in Raleigh, N.C. On that date, commissioners from all over the state meet with their state representatives to discuss issues of concern to counties. Gasperson, McDermott and Polk County Manager Ryan Whitson represented Polk County at this year’s Assembly Day. (photo submitted by Renée McDermott)