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Board confirms appointments and supervisors deliver community remarks

Smyth County Board of Supervisors · July 10, 2026
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Summary

The board reappointed Wade Farmer to the Round Valley Water Authority and made other appointments; supervisors used comment time to praise volunteers, parks and rec programs, and local services including hospital emergency-room activity.

The board approved appointments and reappointments presented during the meeting, including the reappointment of Wade Farmer to the Round Valley Water Authority for a four-year term as read. The board also approved a supervisor's appointment to a regional Economic Development Authority seat.

During supervisor-comment time, several supervisors thanked volunteers, praised local programs (including Parks & Rec and a fire camp in Saltville), thanked staff and recognized Jeff Smart's service. Supervisors also discussed county finances and the need to attract businesses to expand the tax base. The meeting then moved toward a closed session motion.