Another year, another member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to serve as the body’s chair. At their meeting earlier today, the six-member body unanimously selected Supervisor Jim Andrews of the Samuel Miller District to serve as the chair.
Andrews is in the third year of his first four year term. He was nominated by Supervisor Ann Mallek of the White Hall District and expressed gratitude at getting the nod.
“I’m looking forward to the hard work ahead, lots to bring together over the course of the year,” Andrews said.
Jack Jouett District Diantha McKeel was selected as the vice chair.
“And I want to thank the folks at the dais for your support and I look forward to the year,” McKeel said. “We have lots on our calendar and our plate for this year.”
This was the first meeting for Supervisor Michael Pruitt of the Scottsville District.
“I do want to just take a moment to thank and express my gratitude for the show of trust from the Scottsville magisterial district for choosing to vote me into this role,” Pruitt said. “I’m very excited to be stepping into this role. Admittedly nervously, but I think that just means my heart is in the right place.”
After the discussion, County Attorney Steven Rosenberg called for a second vote on Andrews’ nomination to ensure that there was a motion that actually elected him as the chair. This vote was also unanimous.
“And I think that’s a positive sign that no one changed their mind in the last five minutes,” Rosenberg said to applause.
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