Commissioner Akins then nominated Commissioner Dustin Mealor to serve as vice chairman for 2026, seconded by Commissioner Woodall. The board approved the nomination unanimously, 5-0.
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Habersham County commissioners elect Harkness chairman, Mealor vice chairman for 2026
The county's five-member board chose its leadership for the year, with one commissioner opposing the chairman pick.
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January 20, 2026: Election of Dustin Mealor as Vice Chairman for 2026
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The Habersham County Board of Commissioners' January 20 meeting agenda listed a commission officer election for 2026.
Commissioner Dustin Mealor nominated Commissioner Bruce Harkness to serve as chairman of the board for 2026. The board approved the nomination 4-1, with Commissioner Tench dissenting.
Commissioner Akins then nominated Commissioner Dustin Mealor to serve as vice chairman for 2026, seconded by Commissioner Woodall. The board approved the nomination unanimously, 5-0.
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Appeared on agendaproposedElection of 2026 Chairman and Vice Chairman
COMMISSION OFFICER ELECTION FOR 2026
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Election of 2026 Chairman and Vice Chairman
COMMISSION OFFICER ELECTION FOR 2026
ApprovedconfirmedElection of Bruce Harkness as Chairman of the Board for 2026
Commissioner Mealor nominated Commissioner Bruce Harkness to serve as Chairman of the Board for
2026. This nomination was seconded by Commissioner Akins. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Tench
dissenting.
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Election of Bruce Harkness as Chairman of the Board for 2026
Commissioner Mealor nominated Commissioner Bruce Harkness to serve as Chairman of the Board for 2026. This nomination was seconded by Commissioner Akins. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Tench dissenting.
ApprovedconfirmedElection of Dustin Mealor as Vice Chairman of the Board for 2026
Commissioner Akins nominated Commissioner Dustin Mealor to serve as Vice Chairman of the Board for
2026. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Woodall. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).
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Election of Dustin Mealor as Vice Chairman of the Board for 2026
Commissioner Akins nominated Commissioner Dustin Mealor to serve as Vice Chairman of the Board for 2026. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Woodall. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).
ApprovedconfirmedElection of Bruce Harkness as Board Chairman for 2026
Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Tench
dissenting.
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Election of Bruce Harkness as Board Chairman for 2026
Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Tench dissenting.
ApprovedconfirmedElection of Dustin Mealor as Vice Chairman for 2026
This motion was seconded by Commissioner Woodall. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).
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Election of Dustin Mealor as Vice Chairman for 2026
This motion was seconded by Commissioner Woodall. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).
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