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Commissioners and staff pay tribute to outgoing Commissioner Zan Ojiro at final meeting
Summary
The board showed a video and several commissioners and staff offered tributes to outgoing Commissioner Zan (last name in transcript varies), thanking her for years of service, leadership during the May 2023 bond measure and community engagement.
At the end of the meeting commissioners and staff paused to honor outgoing Commissioner Zan (last name spelled inconsistently in the transcript). The board played a short video and numerous colleagues offered personal tributes praising Zan's civic leadership, communication skills and service to Benton County.
Speakers recounted examples of the commissioner's work, including outreach during the May 2023 bond measure, frequent community engagement and public-serving communication. Several speakers urged Zan to rest and enjoy family time in retirement while expressing confidence she would remain engaged in local affairs.
What happens next: the board will welcome a newly appointed or elected board member in January; staff and commissioners said they will remain in contact with the outgoing commissioner.
