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Commissioners appoint Tom Van Drake to Swally Irrigation District board; motion approved unanimously
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners · November 17, 2025
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Summary
The Deschutes County Board appointed Tom Van Drake to fill a vacancy on the Swally Irrigation District board after two board members died, restoring quorum so the district can adopt its 2026 budget and continue maintenance work.
The Deschutes County Board approved board order 2025‑056 on Nov. 17 appointing Tom Van Drake to Position No. 2 on the Swally Irrigation District Board of Directors.
County counsel Dave Doyle explained the legal authority under state special‑district statutes to appoint a director…
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