lauren arello has become the county executive. >> reporter: the people all made their case. >> i think i am the person to fix who what is broken. >> i have a passion amarillo county. >> reporter: each hoping to fill the seat of disgraced county executive john leopold who was found guilty of misconduct in office. he was convict of using his security staff to perform campaign duty and forcing county workers to do personal errands, like emptying his catheter bag. >> we're looking for someone that will clean house, the realm inapts of the leopold administration have continued to play their game over last couple weeks. for me, that's, you of the highest priorities on my list. >> comprehensive changes, a government that respects the women who work here, and some honesty and integrity for all. >> reporter: regulator say john leopold created a hostile work environment. they hope new leadership will be a fresh start. >> reporter: that new leader, lauren newman, is the ceo of california's development norpt i spoke with her moments after the big vote. >> i think it's a new day in the county. it w