The seven-member Board of Supervisors in Louisa County got to work this week with their organizational meeting.
“And the first item thereunder is a resolution to appoint the Chairman of the Louisa County Board of Supervisors for 2024,” said County Administrator Christian Goodwin.
Goodwin opened the floor to nominations and the only name floated was Duane Adams of the Mineral District who was approved unanimously.
Adams was first elected in 2017 with 55.5 percent of the 1,692 votes cast. He had no opposition in 2021 and ran for the Republican nomination for Senate District 10 but lost to John McGuire. Adams was also chair last year.
Supervisor Tommy Barlow of the Mountain Road District was selected as vice chair.
After the organizational meeting, the Board went into closed session. Upon return, Adams introduced the audience to the two new Supervisors.
“From the Cuckoo District, Mr. McCotter, and from the Louisa District, Mr. Woodward,” Adams said. “We’re glad to have you here and we’re looking forward to a great four years from y’all.
Manning Woodward won election to the Louisa District in a three-way race with 41.69 percent of the vote.
Christoper McCotter was the only candidate in the Cuckoo District. Incumbent Toni Williams was the only candidate in the Jackson District.
For more thorough coverage of Louisa County, I recommend Tammy Purcell’s Engage Louisa.
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