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Wise County board authorizes remote participation, appoints Deborah Horton and recesses meeting

Wise County Board of Supervisors · January 28, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved remote participation for a recovering supervisor, appointed Deborah Horton to the Mount Empire Community College district seat, and recessed to Feb. 3 to continue tax-rate deliberations; motions passed by voice votes.

At the Jan. 28 meeting the Wise County Board of Supervisors approved three formal actions.

The board first authorized Supervisor Locksford to participate remotely while recovering from knee surgery after a motion by Mister Bordwine and a second; the motion passed on a voice vote ('Aye').

Later in the session the board appointed Deborah Horton to the Mount Empire Community College district-2 seat after a motion by Bob Atkins and a second; members approved the appointment by voice vote.

Before adjourning the board voted to recess the meeting to Feb. 3 at 10:00 a.m. to continue the tax-rate and budget work; staff will prepare updated revenue tables and departmental reduction scenarios for that session.

All three actions were recorded by voice vote; the clerk will reflect them in the minutes and follow up on notifications and advertising requirements.