Jackson County to follow up on White City committee vacancies and Public Health Advisory Board attendance

Commissioner Rick Dyer flagged upcoming vacancies on two White City budget committees and raised concerns about an absent member of the county’s Public Health Advisory Board during a Jackson County Board of Commissioners staff meeting on June 18, 2026.

Dyer said the committee materials show an upcoming vacancy on the White City Lighting District Budget Committee and on the White City Enhanced Law Enforcement District Budget Committee, and noted the county had received an application from Mr. Steve Sobhi. Dyer said he will contact Mr. Sobhi regarding the available positions and will discuss the attendance concerns with the Public Health Advisory Board.

The reference to the advisory-board attendance indicates county staff and commissioners are tracking participation for appointed bodies; the staff meeting record does not specify which Public Health Advisory Board member lacked attendance or whether the absence triggered formal removal procedures. The meeting minutes state only that “a Public Health Advisory Board member’s lack of attendance at meetings” was noted and that Commissioner Dyer will address the issue.

The staff meeting was procedural and no motions or formal votes were taken on appointments or removals. The county administrator reviewed the June 24 board meeting agenda and reported no changes, and Commissioner Dyer adjourned the staff meeting at 9:33 a.m.