board of commissioners
Americannoun
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In 1989, he took office on the county board of commissioners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
One exhibition space features a rarely shown oil painting which Central Library architect Bertram Goodhue commissioned to convince the library administration and board of commissioners to approve his eclectic building design.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
Shapiro, like Posobiec, grew up in Montgomery County, and his 2011 election to its board of commissioners flipped control from a GOP stronghold to a reliably blue county.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2025
Lawyers representing the county, the sheriff’s office, the board of commissioners, Sheriff Monroe, Mr. Fuda and Mr. Cantalamessa did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
The exhibit made by Missouri at the World's Fair was the result of the labors of the board of commissioners to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, appointed by Governor A.M.
From Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission by Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission
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