Walsh County approves Jon Venida as state fair delegate; staff coverage arranged for November tax sale

Walsh County approved Jon Venida as the county’s state fair delegate after Venida confirmed with state officials that his role on the state fair board would not create a conflict. The motion to approve the delegate passed unanimously on a 5‑0 vote.

A county official reported that Venida “was willing to do it, but he did pass any concerns because I believe he's now is he president of the state fair or something with the board? … he checked into that on the phone, and he said they're they told him at the state level there is no conflict. So he is willing to do it.” The official also asked the meeting to note that Venida’s name is spelled J‑O‑N.

Commissioners recorded a unanimous vote to approve the delegate (five in favor; no abstentions or nos). The meeting transcript does not list full surnames for each commissioner who voted but records affirmative votes from Paul, Jeremy, Amy, Will and the presiding participant — recorded as “yes” by each during roll call. The motion carried. Venida told county staff he plans to attend a county meeting soon to give an update.

Separately, a county staff member said they will be absent during the county tax sale in November because of a family wedding; the staff member said Kelsey will be able to run the tax sale in their absence. The speaker referred to a local requirement — “Century code” — that dictates the tax sale is held in November. The meeting did not include additional details about the tax sale agenda or any required approvals for staff substitution.