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John Schmitz elected chair as outgoing chair steps aside; vice chair selected
Summary
At the committee meeting the group elected John Schmitz as chair after the longtime chair said he would not accept re‑nomination; the committee also appointed a vice chair and immediately switched presiding roles.
The committee elected John Schmitz as chair after the outgoing chair announced he would step aside.
The outgoing chair said, "I've been chair for 2 years. It's been an honor. It's time for me to step aside," and told members he would not accept a nomination. Members then nominated John Schmitz, recorded a second and approved the nomination by voice vote. The committee also approved a vice chair by voice vote; the outgoing chair and the newly elected chair exchanged seats immediately after the votes.
Why it matters: internal leadership changes determine who sets future agendas and presides over hearings and votes. The committee also used this portion of the meeting to finalize routine procedural items, including approval of minutes and scheduling the next meeting for July 27, 2026.
Procedural details: Nominations were opened for president/chair, a motion and a second were recorded, and the voice vote resulted in "motion carried." The vice chair nomination was moved, seconded and likewise approved by voice vote; the committee then recognized the leadership change in the meeting room.
Looking ahead: The committee set its next meeting for July 27, 2026 and moved on to its land‑use agenda.
