Chairwoman Leon opened the Union County Board of County Commissioners' agenda‑setting session with a moment of silence for a longtime county employee and public thanks for a countywide food drive.

"We could not have helped as many residents without their help," Chairwoman Leon said, thanking community partners, county staff and volunteers who served as collection sites and helped coordinate distribution. Leon said the "Stock the Shelves" effort provided emergency food assistance to approximately 1,000 residents across Union County.

The chair invited commissioners and honorees to come forward for a group photograph to recognize partners and volunteers. The chair said the board will adopt communications and minutes later during the regular meeting. The recognition and remarks appeared as opening agenda items before departmental presentations.