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Tal Sadiq elected chair of Manatee County commission; Ballard, Cruz and Phelps fill vice chairs
Summary
At its Dec. 2 meeting the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners elected Tal Sadiq chair for 2026 and filled vice‑chair posts. The votes followed public comment and a period of debate over leadership styles and community engagement.
Tal Sadiq was elected chair of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday following nominations and debate at the board’s Dec. 2 meeting. Sadiq won the chair contest by a 4‑3 split, receiving votes from Commissioners Ron, Sadiq, Cruz and Ballard; Robert McCann received the remaining three votes.
The board then filled the vice‑chair posts. Amanda Ballard was elected first vice chair, George Cruz was elected second vice chair and Carol Phelps was elected third…
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