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Long-serving Adams County council member Rex Moore submits resignation; caucus scheduled to select replacement
Summary
A resignation letter from long-serving Adams County council member Rex Moore was read into the record; the letter says Moore stepped down for health reasons and a caucus was scheduled that evening to choose his replacement.
Commissioners heard a resignation letter for longtime county official Rex Moore on Aug. 13.
Commissioner (or staff) introduction identified that Rex Moore had requested a letter be read; the person introduced "Rex's wife, Gala," who then read the message to the board. The letter said Moore submitted a resignation from his office as Adams County council on July 31 and that recent health issues made it impossible for him to continue serving.
The letter praised Moore’s years of service across roles including county treasurer, county commissioner, and council member, and thanked colleagues for the experience of working together. It noted a caucus was scheduled that evening, Aug. 13, to select a replacement to serve the remainder of Moore’s term.
Commissioners responded with thanks and recognition for Moore’s service and asked the community to keep him in their prayers. The administrative steps to fill the vacancy were set to proceed via the announced caucus process.
Next steps: the caucus to select a replacement was scheduled for the evening of Aug. 13; county staff will record the replacement and any transition matters.
