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Smyth County Board elects leadership for 2024, confirms slate of committee appointments

Smyth County Board of Supervisors · April 1, 2026
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Summary

At its January organizational meeting the Smyth County Board of Supervisors elected Charles Atkins chair and Michael Sturgill vice chair for 2024 and confirmed clerk/deputy clerks; across the year the Board filled dozens of advisory and board appointments and reappointments.

The Smyth County Board of Supervisors completed its annual organization in January, electing Atkins District Supervisor Charles Atkins as chair and Chilhowie District Supervisor Michael Sturgill as vice chair. County Administrator Shawn Utt opened nominations and the Board recorded unanimous or near‑unanimous votes on officer selections and clerk appointments. “Thank you to my colleagues for their support,” Atkins said after the vote, acknowledging the routine leadership…

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