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Edgar County makes multiple board appointments, search continues to fill an upcoming Democratic vacancy
Summary
The board approved several appointments: John Wood (drainage commissioner, correcting a clerical error), Vic Boyer (Board of Review), Dave Veil (Housing Authority), and appointments to the Pew Fire Protection District. The board said it continues searching for a Democrat to fill an unspecified seat.
Edgar County board members approved several appointments during the May regular meeting and discussed an outstanding vacancy that requires a Democratic appointee.
Resolutions approved included appointing John Wood as drainage commissioner for Union Drainage District No. 1 (serving Embarrass and Kansas towns), appointing Vic Boyer to the Edgar County Board of Review to fill the vacancy created by Roger Stanley's resignation, and appointing Dave Veil to the Edgar County Housing Authority Board for a term ending Aug. 1, 2028. The clerk noted a Scribner's error in one resolution that listed "William Geyer" but should have read John Wood.
The board also approved appointments to the Pew Fire Protection District with terms ending May 1, 2026 (David Keyes), May 1, 2027 (David A. Smith) and May 1, 2028 (Linda K. Ash); members present indicated the district had "things straightened out" after prior turmoil.
Open vacancy and search: board members said they had contacted many potential candidates and received multiple declines; because the seat must be filled by a Democrat under election rules, the county continues outreach. One current board member (Ray) agreed to remain temporarily through the board's first July meeting if necessary to keep business moving.
Discussion vs. decision: the named appointments were formal actions approved by motion and roll-call votes. The effort to identify a Democratic appointee is ongoing staff/board outreach rather than a formal appointment at this meeting.
Next steps: county staff will continue recruiting for the Democratic vacancy and return any nomination for board approval when a willing, eligible candidate is identified.
