LaSalle County board reappoints Leeson Gourd to Adams Earl Drainage District No. 1

The LaSalle County Board reappointed Leeson Gourd as a commissioner of Adams Earl Drainage District Number 1, adopting a resolution that sets a three-year term beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and expiring Sept. 30, 2028, or until a qualified successor is appointed.

The resolution states Gourd expressed interest in reappointment and that his prior term had expired. The motion to approve the resolution was moved by Mister Gadsa and seconded by Miss Bridal; the board called for those in favor to say "aye," and the motion carried.

No public comment or staff presentation was recorded on the reappointment item in the transcript excerpt. The board did not record any dissent or abstentions for this item during the vocal vote recorded in the meeting.

The resolution places Gourd in office for a standard three-year term under the drainage district's appointment process; the resolution does not specify compensation, duties beyond the commissioner role, or conditions for removal. The board immediately moved to adjourn after completing this business.