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Board roundup: 2026 leadership elections, appointments, budget amendments and tax reports
Summary
At its Dec. 15 meeting Burke County commissioners elected leadership for 2026, approved several appointments and budget amendments, accepted tax reports and passed the America 250 resolution; most routine items were approved by unanimous votes.
At the Dec. 15 Burke County Board of Commissioners meeting the body handled routine governance matters, voting unanimously on leadership, appointments, consent items and budget and tax reports.
Elections and leadership: Commissioners elected Jeff Britton as chair and Phil Smith as vice chair for 2026. Nominations were made from the floor and both elections were approved by voice/hand vote.
Appointments: The board accepted several appointments and reappointments: James Wakeford was appointed to Board of Adjustment (Seat 3) to fill a vacancy; Betty Greer was…
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