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Kate Leary confirmed as chair; Roseanne Bloomer continues as vice chair of Greenbelt Advisory Commission
Summary
At its Aug. 6 meeting, the Greenbelt Advisory Commission confirmed Kate Leary as chair and re-confirmed Roseanne Bloomer as vice chair; both nominees abstained from voting for themselves according to the transcript. The commission completed elections after a closed session on land acquisition.
Kate Leary was confirmed as chair of the Greenbelt Advisory Commission at the Aug. 6, 2026 meeting, and Roseanne (Rosie) Bloomer was confirmed to continue as vice chair.
The elections followed nominations taken during the business portion of the meeting. When nominated for chair, Leary said she accepted the nomination: "I am honored to accept that nomination." According to the meeting record, Leary abstained from voting for herself; the commission otherwise voted in favor of the nomination and proceeded with her as chair. Later, Commissioner Elizabeth Riggs nominated Roseanne Bloomer to continue as vice chair; Bloomer was confirmed after the vote and indicated she would abstain from voting for herself.
The commission conducted the elections after returning from a closed session on land acquisition. No additional procedural steps or contested ballots are recorded in the transcript; members thanked the outgoing facilitators and expressed appreciation for continued service. The commission then moved on to adjournment.
