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Delaware County Board holds 2026 organizational meeting; elects officers and approves routine resolutions
Summary
At its organizational meeting the Delaware County Board of Supervisors elected officers, swore in leadership, approved a slate of appointments across county boards and committees, and adopted a series of routine budget amendments and memorial resolutions. An objection was raised over the county newspaper designation.
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors met for its 2026 organizational session to elect leadership, confirm appointments and adopt routine resolutions. Supervisors nominated and moved to elect a chair and vice chair, appointed clerks and officers, and approved multiple budget amendments and memorial resolutions.
During the roll call and nomination period, a supervisor nominated Gina Bolle for chair and James Ellis for vice chair; Penny Bishop was nominated for clerk of the board and Arthur Merrill was nominated for budget officer. The county clerk (named in the transcript as Haley Grant) administered the oath of office to the incoming chair and other officers. Several board members also moved to reappoint agency and advisory-board members, including reappointments to the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency, local development corporation, planning board, health services advisory board, soil and water conservation district, tourism advisory board and youth bureau.
The chair delivered extended remarks thanking staff, welcoming new…
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