Newton County Commission
County Commissioners’ Office
The Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking information.
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Presiding Commissioner
Daniel Swem
Daniel Swem, a lifelong Republican, and resident of Newton County, began serving his four-year term as Presiding Commissioner of Newton County in January 2023.
Daniel graduated from the Neosho School District in 1986 and started his own construction company, Swem’s Construction, in 1989, building residential and commercial properties in Jasper and Newton County.
He and his wife were married in 2001 and together built the Stage Stop Campground in 2004. They operated the well-established business for over ten years before selling in 2015. Concurrently, Daniel and his wife invested in and managed rental properties in Southwest Missouri.
Daniel and his wife have two college aged children and are active members of Christ Community Church.
State of the County 2022-2024
Top improvements
Newton County completed the 4th court room for the 40th Judicial Circuit Court Annex. Tuckpointing at the Courthouse Building was completed. Lead-based paint removal and new painting was done at Newton County Courthouse. New Air and Heating Units were installed in the Courthouse. Bridge work was completed at Duquesne Road Bridge over KCS Railroad.
Newton County conducted a Broadband Study and remains committed to developing a more connected, sustainable, and equitable connectivity throughout the county. The Smarter Newton County Roadmap Initiative, funded by federal grant support, underscores this commitment to the County’s residents and businesses.
Sales tax revenue had a 1% increase in 2024. The County gave all eligible county employees a 5% Cost of Living increase for 2024. The County also approved to pay 4% to CERF (County Employee Retirement Fund) for all eligible and/or Participating Employees beginning January 1, 2025.
— Newton County Commission, December 2024
Commission resources
From the Commission
State of the County
The Commission’s reports for 2022-2024, 2018-2022 and 2010-2018.
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Commissioner Q & A Page
Questions and answers with the Newton County Commission on Facebook.
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