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Board appoints Benny Zhang as New Kent County attorney, contract effective by June 1
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Summary
The Board approved the proposed contract and appointment of Benny Zhang as New Kent County attorney effective on or before June 1, 2026; Zhang spoke briefly to thank the board and expressed enthusiasm to begin.
After a multi-month search, county staff presented a recommended candidate for the county attorney position. Hathaway told the Board the candidate is Benny Zhang, who currently serves as legal counsel to the county’s Board of Zoning Appeals and works with a local law firm; staff said Zhang has experience as a county administrator and county attorney in King William County.
On motion by Mister Evelyn, the Board voted to approve the proposed contract and appointment of Benny Zhang as New Kent County attorney effective on or before June 1, 2026. The recorded roll-call vote was unanimous (Moyer, Pearson, Stewart, Evelyn and Stiers voting aye).
Zhang thanked the Board and said he looks forward to serving the county and working with county staff and the board once he assumes the role.
