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BZA endorses candidate for alternate seat; Ross Shipley speaks

Madison County Board of Zoning Appeals · July 22, 2026
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Summary

The BZA agreed to endorse a candidate listed on the agenda (Ralph Shiflett) for submission to the Board of Supervisors and circuit court and heard remarks from Ross Shipley about his county experience.

The board discussed a candidate listed on the agenda as Ralph Shiflett for an alternate position on the Board of Zoning Appeals and ultimately voted to endorse a nominee for forwarding to county staff and the Board of Supervisors. Ross Shipley spoke to the board about his background — "I'm willing to serve, retired, got more time than normally have except for grandchildren" — and summarized service on the county planning commission and a term on the board of supervisors.

Board members moved and seconded a motion to endorse the candidate and voted in favor. Staff explained that endorsement would be forwarded to county administration (Ms. Turner) and, if the supervisors concur, the nomination would be scheduled for the circuit court appointment process.