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Burke County commissioners appoint interim clerk and health director, honor retiring extension agent
Summary
At a March 30 special meeting the Burke County Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Cat (Catherine Lorine) Wright as interim clerk effective April 1, 2026, and Ashley Jarrett as interim local public health director effective April 3, 2026; the board also recognized Cooperative Extension agent Spring Williams on her retirement and approved four Citizens Academy applicants.
The Burke County Board of Commissioners on March 30 unanimously approved interim appointments and recognized a retiring Cooperative Extension agent at a special meeting.
The board voted 5–0 to appoint Cat Wright as interim clerk to the board effective April 1, 2026, and to appoint Ashley Jarrett as interim local public health director effective April 3, 2026. Commissioner Burns made the motion to appoint Wright; Mr. Barry moved the motion to appoint Jarrett. Both motions were approved by voice vote.
The appointments followed a closed session held to discuss privileged and confidential matters, including…
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