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Beltrami County board swears in five commissioners; Craig Gosvig chosen chair, Scott Winger vice chair
Summary
The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners held its Jan. 7 meeting to swear in newly elected and returning commissioners, honored outgoing Commissioner Richard Anderson, and elected Craig Gosvig as board chair and Scott Winger as vice chair by voice vote.
The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 7 swore in five commissioners and elected Craig Gosvig to serve as board chair and Scott Winger as vice chair.
The ceremony began after brief remarks recognizing outgoing Commissioner Richard Anderson, who was honored for 13 years of service. Judge Maddie Adams administered the oath of office for the newly seated or re-elected commissioners, with John Carlson, Scott Winger, Joe Gould, Craig Gosvig and Tim Sumner each reciting the oath required for county commissioners.
The oath and swearing were followed by nominations for board leadership. Commissioner John Carlson moved to nominate Craig Gosvig as chair; Scott Winger seconded the nomination. The board approved Gosvig by voice vote with no opposition. The board then nominated and approved Scott Winger as vice chair by voice vote; commissioners recorded no votes in opposition.
Outgoing commissioners and colleagues used the ceremony to thank Richard Anderson for his years of service. Commissioner Tom (last name not specified in the record) summarized Anderson’s public service career, including prior roles in education and military service, and the board presented Anderson with a commemorative nameplate.
The newly sworn commissioners and the elected leadership took their places to continue county business, including committee assignments and agenda votes later in the meeting.
The board adjourned after concluding its scheduled business.
