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Michael Melton appointed to Carter County Park & Recreation Board after contested vote
Summary
After two voice votes, the Board of Commissioners appointed Michael Melton to the 8th District seat on the Park & Recreation Board; first vote was 12–10 for Melton, a second vote after commission membership changed ended 14–8 for Melton.
The Carter County Board of Commissioners appointed Michael Melton to the 8th District seat on the Park & Recreation Board after a contested selection process on Dec. 18.
Two applicants were nominated: Jerry Smith and Michael Melton. The initial voice vote produced 12 votes for Melton and 10 for Smith. Following a change in commission membership noted in the minutes (resignation of Cody McQueen), the body conducted a second voice vote that resulted in 14 votes for Melton and 8 for Smith. The board recorded Michael Melton as appointed.
Why it matters: the contested appointment shows local board membership can be decided by close margins and may shift when commission membership changes. The appointment was carried by voice vote and recorded in the official minutes.
