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Commission elects officers; alternate sworn in

City of Murphy Planning and Zoning Commission · January 8, 2026
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Summary

The commission swore in Amanda Turner as an alternate and approved nominations for Chair (Christine Johnson), Vice Chair (Destiny Varghese) and Secretary (Beverly Gaither).

At the start of the meeting the commission conducted officer business. Amanda Turner was sworn in as an alternate member for a one-year term; she took the oath to "preserve, protect, and defend the Murphy City Charter and the constitution and laws."

The commission then proceeded with nominations and voice votes: Christine Johnson was nominated for chair, Destiny Varghese was nominated for vice chair, and Beverly Gaither was nominated for secretary. Commissioners indicated support by voice vote. Chair and officer rotations were handled as routine organizational business for the commission.