Board of Zoning Appeals elects officers for 2026 amid record name inconsistency

Gary Miller was elected chair of the Accomack County Board of Zoning Appeals for calendar year 2026 after members cast voice votes at the Jan. 1 meeting.

The board opened nominations at the start of the session. One member moved to nominate “Mr. Miller” as chair and another member seconded the motion. The board then voted by voice and the motion was announced as passing.

The meeting record also shows a nomination for a vice chair. A member said, “I’ll nominate miss Milburn to be elected as vice chair,” and the nomination was seconded. When the presiding officer called the vote, the roll‑call language referenced “miss Gilbert as the vice chairperson.” The board approved the vice chair position by voice vote despite the inconsistent names in the transcript.

The new chair, identifying himself as Gary Miller, told members he had been the prior vice chair and asked members and staff to introduce themselves. The meeting proceeded to the regular agenda after the introductions.

The transcript does not include a roll‑call vote tally or a clear single record of the vice chair’s correct name; the inconsistency is reflected in the official meeting audio/transcript and should be clarified in the final minutes or by the board’s administrative staff.

The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Feb. 4.