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Ada County commissioners approve proclamations, mark Wealth of Nations anniversary and appoint John Blake to health-care trust
Summary
The board approved a proclamation declaring March 2026 Certified Government Financial Management Month, adopted a resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of The Wealth of Nations, and confirmed John Blake's appointment to the Ada County Health Care Trust (term through Sept. 30, 2028).
The Ada County Board of Commissioners on March 10 approved several ceremonial and appointment items. Commissioner Daly read a proclamation designating March 2026 as Certified Government Financial Management month recognizing the AGA Idaho Centennial Chapter and the Certified Government Financial Manager program; commissioners noted the county recently received an unmodified audit.
The Board also adopted a resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, urging schools to provide students an opportunity to study the text. Chair and commissioners discussed the historical significance before moving and approving the resolution.
Separately, the Board moved and approved the appointment of John Blake to the Ada County Health Care Trust for a term expiring Sept. 30, 2028. When asked if he accepted the appointment, Blake replied, "I do." The Board thanked appointees and staff before proceeding with the remainder of the agenda.
Why this matters: proclamations and honorary resolutions formalize recognition and encourage educational or professional emphasis; the Health Care Trust appointment fills an oversight role with fiduciary implications for county employee health benefits.
