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Smyth County Board elects leadership for 2026, adopts calendar and rules
Summary
The Smyth County Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Charles Atkins as chair and Mike Sturgill as vice chair for 2026, approved deputies and a meeting schedule, and amended Rule 4.6 to change the draft-minutes distribution deadline to the Monday before meetings.
The Smyth County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 8 unanimously reorganized for 2026, electing Atkins District Supervisor Charles Atkins as chair and Chilhowie District Supervisor Mike Sturgill as vice chair.
Saltville District Supervisor Roscoe Call nominated Atkins for chair and nominated Sturgill for vice chair; both nominations were seconded and approved without dissent. The Board also appointed County Administrator Shawn Utt as…
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