Board appoints Brian Vaught to Mount Rogers Planning District Commission after contested roll call

Jul 28, 2026

Following the death of Raymond Matney, the Board voted to appoint Brian Vaught to the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission; the roll call recorded a single no vote from Supervisor Sarah P. Crockett.

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The Board considered two nominations to fill a vacancy on the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission (MRPDC) created by the passing of Raymond Matney. Following a roll-call vote, the Board appointed Brian Vaught to the MRPDC with AYES from Supervisors Cook, Morgan, Smith, Terry and Burnett; Supervisor Sarah P. Crockett recorded a NAY. A second motion to appoint Andy Kegley was made but rendered unnecessary after the first vote.

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