Zach Rudat chosen as vice chair as board approves committee assignments amid objections

Jan 3, 2026

The board confirmed Zach Rudat as vice chair (unanimous) and approved a slate of committee appointments after debate over assignment changes; the appointments passed 4–3.

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Commissioner Zach Rudat was nominated and confirmed as vice chair by a roll-call vote recorded as unanimous (7–0). Following the officer elections, the board reviewed a detailed slate of committee appointments for 2026 that assigned commissioners to dozens of county and regional committees.

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