District 5 commissioner vacancy
Summary
Longtime Commissioner Owen Etheridge passed away in June, leaving the District 5 (Moyock) seat open with a 60-day window for the GOP to nominate a replacement. Steve Hedrick was sworn in and will serve through the term's end in December.
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Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Moyock District 5 residents regain full representation on the board through December.
District 5 residents lack a sitting commissioner in the interim.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners (Special)
Longtime Commissioner Owen Etheridge passed away in June, leaving the District 5 (Moyock) seat open with a 60-day window for the GOP to nominate a replacement. Steve Hedrick was sworn in and will serve through the term's end in December.
Board of Commissioners
Following Commissioner Owen Etheridge's death, the Republican Party's nominee comes to the board at a special meeting Monday, August 24 at 5 p.m., where commissioners will vote on a replacement to finish the term.
Board of Commissioners
With Commissioner Etheridge's passing, the District 5 seat is vacant and interim appointee Troy Breathwaite's term has ended. The board must consult the county GOP before appointing a same-party District 5 resident; Chairman O'Neal will begin the process.
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