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Athens County commissioners elect Eliason president, set 2026 schedule and board assignments
Summary
At an organizational meeting Jan. 12, 2026, the Athens County Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Lenny Eliason president and Charlie Adkins vice president for 2026, approved the 2026 meeting schedule with four date exceptions, confirmed board assignments and adopted the county holiday calendar.
ATHENS COUNTY — The Athens County Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Commissioner Lenny Eliason president for 2026 and named Commissioner Charlie Adkins vice president during its organizational meeting on Jan. 12, 2026.
Commissioner Charlie Adkins moved to nominate Eliason as President Pro-Tem and later moved the formal election; Commissioner Chris Chmiel seconded both motions. All votes on the organizational items were unanimous. The board also approved the meeting agenda for the session.
The board…
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