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Cole County Commission honors Bruce Baxter and appoints Trent Baxter to Traffic and Safety Advisory Board
Summary
The commission read a resolution recognizing the late Bruce Baxter’s nine years on the Traffic and Safety Board and appointed Trent Baxter to complete his unexpired term through Dec. 31, 2027.
The Cole County Commission read a resolution on Nov. 18 honoring Bruce Baxter for nine years of service on the county Public Works Traffic and Safety Board and extended condolences to his family.
Speaker 1 read the resolution recounting Baxter’s appointment in July 2016, his community involvement and family. The resolution recorded that Bruce Baxter "departed this earthly light on 09/29/2025." The commission thanked the family and acknowledged the role Baxter had played on the board.
The commission then appointed Trent Baxter to complete the remainder of Bruce Baxter’s unexpired three‑year term, which the order lists as expiring Dec. 31, 2027. Speaker 4 moved to adopt the appointment order; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
No contested nominations or roll‑call vote were recorded in the transcript; the appointment was approved during the meeting.
