Board recognizes long‑time public information officer and approves several appointments

May 13, 2026

The board recognized Karen Vacchio for 30 years of service and approved several committee appointments and reappointments, including a reappointment to the Social Services Board and new members for Parks & Recreation and other committees.

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The board formally recognized Karen Vacchio, the county public information officer, whose retirement is effective June 3, 2026, after 30 years of service. The acting chair praised Vacchio for her work launching pandemic communication pages, the early online comment portal and meeting livestreaming.

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