Hugh Henry was appointed and sworn in as the Fork District representative on the Warren County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 14, 2025. The board moved and seconded the appointment and approved it by roll call.

The appointment fills the unexpired term vacated by Vicki L. Cook. During a short recess so the county court clerk could administer the oath, Henry affirmed he would support the constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia and "faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the board of supervisors of Warren County representing the Fork District to complete the unexpired term, vacated by Vicki L. Cook, commencing on 10/14/2025 and expiring on 12/31/2025." He then joined the board on the dais.

Why it matters: The Fork District seat was vacant; the appointment restores the board’s full membership and allows Henry to participate in future votes and committee assignments. The oath recorded the explicit term start and end dates.

What happened at the meeting: A motion to appoint Henry was made and seconded. The board conducted a roll-call vote. Supervisors recorded on the roll call included Dr. Jamieson, the board chairman, Mr. Stanmeyer and Mrs. Cullors; Henry also voted "Aye" after being sworn. The clerk completed the formal oath on the record. No additional conditions or contingencies on the appointment were announced.

Background: The oath and the recorded term dates were read aloud and entered on the public record during the meeting. The appointment was processed at a working-session format after a brief recess to allow the clerk to administer the oath.

The board moved on to subsequent items after Henry took his seat.