Gallatin County reappoints Ted Mathis to Airport Authority for five‑year term

The Gallatin County Commission voted July 8 to reappoint Ted Mathis to the Airport Authority for a five‑year term that, if approved, would run through June 30, 2030.

A commissioner moved to reappoint Mathis and discussion followed in which colleagues praised his long service and institutional knowledge at the airport. One commissioner summarized the view of several members, saying Mathis "is an institution, obviously, out there," and noted his prior role as an authority executive director/manager and many years of service. Another commissioner described interviewing other applicants but supported retaining Mathis for his experience.

The motion to reappoint was seconded, called for a vote and received affirmative vocal responses from commissioners recorded in the audio. The chair thanked Mathis for his service. The record shows the commission approved the reappointment; the transcript records 'Aye' responses but does not include a full roll call in the audio record provided here.

Mathis was listed by staff as having been contacted and offering to continue service; several other applicants were noted as interested for the vacancy, which was advertised to meet noticing requirements.