Jackson County supervisors elect Ron Carney chair after multiple ballots

Apr 21, 2026

At its April 21 statutory session, the Jackson County Board elected Ron Carney as chair, Ed Chamberlain as 1st vice-chair after four ballots, and Max Hart as 2nd vice-chair after five ballots. Leadership elections involved several rounds of balloting among the 19-member board.

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The Jackson County Board of Supervisors elected Ron Carney as chair at its Statutory Session on April 21, 2026. Corporation Counsel Sam Bach-Hanson opened nominations and members cast ballots; Ron Carney received 12 votes to Bill Laurent’s 7 and was declared the winner.

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