Commissioners pick chair for 2026, reshuffle committee assignments
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Summary
Valley County commissioners approved Commissioner Moppin as board chairman for 2026 and spent extensive time reallocating committee responsibilities — buildings and grounds, road department, HR, wildfire mitigation, extension (U of I) and several external boards were reassigned or confirmed.
The Valley County Board of County Commissioners appointed Commissioner Moppin as the board chairman for 2026 and reviewed committee and external board assignments for the coming year.
An unidentified commissioner moved that the board "approve commissioner Moppin as the chairman of the Valley County Board of County Commissioners for 2026," and the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Commissioner Moppin said, "You're stuck with me for another year," after the vote.
Following the appointment, commissioners discussed department and committee responsibilities. Commissioners volunteered to take or swap roles overseeing buildings and grounds, road department, IT, HR, wildfire mitigation, parks and recreation and the U of I extension advisory. Key project work expected this year includes upgrades at Yellow Pine community center (new septic and other improvements) and transfer-station issues. Commissioners also confirmed representation on external boards and advisory bodies including the Fair Board, Boise Forest Coalition, EMS/LEPC/911, Central District Health and the county's resource and strategic planning committees.
Commissioners directed staff to update and redistribute the assignments list to notify outside contacts and to sign up for intergovernmental working groups where needed. Several participants noted sign-up deadlines and the need to confirm appointed positions with state contacts.