Covington County commissioners fill multiple regional board seats, reject one OCAP nomination
Summary
The commission reappointed and appointed several members to the Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission and OCAP board, approving Gail Robbins, Allison Thompson, Ben Corson (alternate), Jesse Self and Kaye Maddox; a nomination for Dr. Jackie Woods failed for lack of a second.
The Covington County Commission moved through a large slate of board appointments at its regular meeting, approving several reappointments and new nominees for regional and local boards.
Chair led the discussion on openings for the Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission and said the county received numerous applications. Commissioner Miss Holmes nominated Gail Robbins for reappointment; the motion passed after a second and voice vote. "She has expressed desire to be placed back on it," Miss Holmes said. The commission likewise approved Allison Thompson for another seat and reappointed Ben Corson as an alternate to the regional board.
The commission appointed Jesse Self to the revolving loans (regional planning) board; commissioners noted he represents a different district than some incumbents. For the OCAP board, the commission accepted Kaye Maddox's nomination after a motion and second. A separate nomination of Dr. Jackie Woods for an OCAP seat failed for lack of a second and therefore was not approved. Chair emphasized that many applicants submitted "very, very impressive" resumes and that commissioners preferred candidates to introduce themselves to the body before appointment.
These motions were taken as part of the meeting's new business and approved by voice vote. No public hearing or citizen comments were recorded on the appointments.
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