Board appoints Dr. Barbara Brown as interim District 5 supervisor
May 19, 2026
The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. Barbara Brown as interim District 5 representative effective immediately through the special election on 2026‑11‑03; the motion passed on the floor and she was sworn in during the meeting.
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The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Dr. Barbara S. Brown as the interim District 5 supervisor, effective immediately until the special election on November 3, 2026. Chair moved the motion on the record and the board approved the appointment; minutes show the vote recorded as passing 4‑0 in open session. Board materials included a proposed motion and an agenda summary for the appointment.
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