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Board appoints Jim Adams, reappoints Scott Little to Cherokee County Board of Elections in 3–2 vote
Summary
The Cherokee County Board approved two Board of Elections seats on June 16 by a 3–2 vote, appointing Jim Adams (Republican nominee) and reappointing Scott Little; Commissioners Cagle and Wetherbee voted no, citing concerns about party balance.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted 3–2 on June 16 to fill two two‑year seats on the Board of Elections, reappointing Scott Little to the Democratic seat and appointing Jim Adams to the Republican seat.
Board discussion and the roll call were brief but contentious. Chair announced the motion and the roll call; two commissioners—Cagle and Wetherbee—voted no. The chair noted that some Democratic constituents had expressed concern about keeping a 2‑and‑2 partisan balance on the elections board, but supporters argued Scott Little had demonstrated the ability to work across party lines and that Jim Adams was the preferred Republican nominee after interviews.
Commissioner Cagle (recorded as an opposing vote) explained his no vote by saying the Board of Elections should reflect the county’s partisan composition and criticized some recent constituent communications about elections and voter ID. The motion nevertheless carried by a simple majority.
Outcome and next steps: The appointments take effect immediately; the Board of Elections will continue to operate under existing state law and county procedures. No additional board action was recorded at this meeting.
