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Saunders Pierce chosen chair; Scribe named vice chair of Environmental and Natural Resources Commission

Environmental and Natural Resources Commission · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The Environmental and Natural Resources Commission selected Commissioner Saunders Pierce as chair and Commissioner Scribe as vice chair by unanimous consent during its meeting. The new leaders will take on duties for the coming year.

The Environmental and Natural Resources Commission confirmed new leadership by unanimous consent during its meeting. Commissioner Saunders Pierce accepted the nomination for chair and Commissioner Scribe accepted the vice chair nomination.

Commissioner Bridal nominated Saunders Pierce for chair; Commissioner Leads seconded the nomination. Saunders Pierce said, "I will certainly gratefully appreciate that. Thank you. I will accept, the nomination." Commissioners then nominated and selected Commissioner Scribe as vice chair; Scribe said, "Thank you for the nomination. I'd be happy to accept." The leadership slate was confirmed by unanimous consent after a voice vote of "Aye."

The election followed the commission's standing practice of electing officers annually. Commissioners noted the desire to have the outgoing chair assist tonight and to transfer full duties at the next meeting.

The commission did not record roll-call votes for the leadership appointments; staff and commissioners confirmed the result by voice vote. Next steps include staff updating meeting materials and circulating any orientation information for the incoming chair and vice chair.