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Covington County Commission interviews EMA director candidate Alexandra Strang, then adjourns
Summary
At a Jan. 20 special meeting in Andalusia, the Covington County Commission interviewed Alexandra Strang for the Emergency Management Agency director position, took no appointment action and unanimously approved a motion to adjourn at 10:10 a.m.
The Covington County Commission met in a special session on Jan. 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Commission Chambers in Andalusia and interviewed Alexandra Strang for the county Emergency Management Agency director position, Chairman Michael Smith said.
The meeting opened with a roll call and confirmation of a quorum: Chairman Michael Smith and Commissioners Lynne Holmes (District 3) and Tommy McGaha (District 4) were present. County Administrator Karen L. Sowell was noted as present; Commissioners Ben Courson (District 1) and Robbie Weaver (District 2) were recorded absent.
Chairman Michael Smith stated that the purpose of the special meeting was to interview applicants for the EMA director vacancy and that notice of the meeting was distributed to agenda recipients. The minutes record that the commission interviewed Alexandra Strang in response to the job announcement; the public minutes do not include the text of questions, answers, or any immediate appointment or vote on the candidacy.
With no further business, Commissioner Tommy McGaha moved to adjourn the meeting; Commissioner Lynne Holmes seconded. The motion was recorded as unanimously passed by those present, and the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
The minutes for the special meeting were approved on Jan. 27, 2026, according to the document on file.
