The Henry County Board of Supervisors selected its chairman and vice-chairman for the upcoming year during its 2025 Organizational Meeting on Jan. 6.
Jim Adams, of the Blackberry District, was chosen to serve as chairman and Joe Bryant, of the Collinsville District, was elected as vice-chairman.
“I am grateful for the continued trust and support of my fellow supervisors,” said Adams, who was selected to lead the board for the twelfth time during his 23-year tenure.
“This board has always worked together with a shared commitment to the betterment of our community,” Adams said. “Together, we have faced challenges and celebrated successes, and I look forward to another year of collaboration and progress. Thank you for your confidence in me, and I am excited to continue working alongside such a dedicated group of individuals.”
Bryant will serve his fourth term as vice-chairman after he was selected for the position following his 2021 re-election bid.
“I am truly honored to accept the nomination as vice-chairman,” Bryant said. “Over the years, I’ve witnessed our county grow and evolve in ways that fill me with pride, and it’s been a privilege to serve in a leadership capacity during such an exciting time. The progress we’ve made is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone on this board. I look forward to continuing our efforts in the coming year.”
In other matters, the board:
- Set the regular meeting dates for 2025. The Board will meet every fourth Tuesday in the month except December, when the meeting will be held Dec. 16 to avoid scheduling conflicts with the holidays.
- Adopted the Board’s bylaws for 2025, including changes to the Board’s policy on remote attendance.
- Adopted the budget calendar for the fiscal year 2025-2026 County Budget.
- Scheduled its 2025 Planning Session for Feb. 13 from 3-7 p.m.
- Approved the sale of the old Henry County School Bus Garage to Meeks Commercial Properties, LLC., and set a public hearing on the sale for Jan. 28.
