The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly voted to appoint Hank Bartos and Andy Ornelius Pacheco as regular members of the Board of Equalization during the March 12 meeting.
Assemblymember Reeves moved the appointments and a colleague seconded. The clerk conducted a roll-call vote on the motion; each member answered in the affirmative and the presiding officer announced the appointments. The motion specifies Bartos's term ends Dec. 31, 2026, and Pacheco's term ends Dec. 31, 2028.
There was brief assembly discussion to confirm term lengths after a member asked for clarification. With no further debate or public comment, the assembly thanked the appointees and closed the item. The appointments were recorded as carried on the consent/regular agenda.
Next steps: The appointees take their seats as regular members of the Board of Equalization and will serve until the dates specified in the motion.