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Board enters resolution for Thurman Hampton and confirms new secretary; transcript shows inconsistent naming
Summary
The board read and entered a resolution honoring Thurman Hampton’s service and approved a nomination for board secretary; the transcript records a nomination of Curt Jones but the chair’s post-vote announcement named 'Mister Bertone (Doctor Bertone)' as the new secretary — an inconsistency the minutes should clarify.
The Rockingham County Board of Elections read aloud and entered a resolution honoring Thurman Hampton’s service to the board. The resolution text, read during the meeting, states Hampton was first sworn in on 07/20/2021, was reappointed on 07/22/2025, served as the board’s secretary beginning 08/05/2025, and resigned effective 01/31/2026. The board voted to enter the resolution into the official minutes by voice vote.
During the meeting a board member nominated Curt Jones for the office of secretary. The board voted by voice and the chair declared the motion carried. Shortly after the vote, the chair said, "Mister Bertone (Doctor Bertone) will now be the secretary of the board," which creates a discrepancy between the name nominated and the chair’s announcement. The transcript does not resolve whether the nominee Curt Jones and the person the chair named are the same person, or whether the chair misspoke.
The board also welcomed Wally White (appointed, not present) and thanked Thurman Hampton for his service. Members expressed appreciation for Hampton’s contributions in the board’s work.
The board did not provide a roll-call vote for the resolution or the secretary appointment in the transcript; both actions were recorded as approved by voice vote. The board minutes or staff follow-up should clarify the identity of the board secretary in the official record.
