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Elko County advisory panel recommends Michael Morai for rancher seat

Elko County Advisory Board (CAB) · August 11, 2025
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Summary

The Elko County Advisory Board voted to recommend Michael Morai of Mountain Independence Valley to fill a vacant rancher seat created when Wyatt Mesna joined the state commission; the recommendation will be forwarded to the county commission for appointment.

The Elko County Advisory Board voted to recommend Michael Morai to fill a vacant rancher seat on the County Advisory Board to manage wildlife.

Board members discussed Morai’s background and connection to the community, including his hunting involvement and family history in county service, and said they believed he would understand the “requirements for the job and the tasks ahead.” Sean Marshall moved to recommend Morai; a board member seconded the motion and the board supported the recommendation by voice vote. The chair indicated the CAB will forward the recommendation to the county commission for final appointment.

The vacancy arose after Wyatt Mesna was appointed to the state commission. The CAB did not set a formal date for the county commission vote during the meeting. No formal objections or abstentions were recorded during the voice vote.

The recommendation will be delivered to the county commission for consideration at its next available appointment meeting.