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Commissioner discloses family tie to hospital board nominee; board announces multiple appointments
Summary
A commissioner disclosed that a nominee to the Durham County Hospital board is a relative and said they consulted with County Attorney Williamson; the board confirmed appointments to advisory committees and boards, including the Board of Health and Historic Preservation Commission.
During the Jan. 27 meeting, a commissioner disclosed a familial relationship to a nominee for the Durham County Hospital board and said they had consulted County Attorney Williamson before voting. The commissioner stated on the record: "So that's my cousin," and emphasized a commitment to transparency.
County Attorney Williamson then announced several appointments: Madeline Jones and Melody Moore to the Human Welfare Advisory Committee; Joshua Brown and Pam Silberman to the Board of Health; Ronald Williams to the Hospital Corporation Board of Trustees; Adrian Sears to the Durham Workforce Development Board; and Jonathan Biggs to the Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioners congratulated the appointees and encouraged community members to apply for open positions posted on the county website.
The chair acknowledged the disclosure and the board proceeded with the appointments. The transcript does not record a separate recusal vote related to the disclosed relationship.
