Commissioners appoint Matt Smith and Glenn Langstaff to budget committee in split vote

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners on July 2 filled two vacancies on the county budget committee created by the resignations of Greg Thorsgard and Jason Fields.

Commissioners reviewed candidate materials that staff circulated in advance and discussed term lengths: position 1 expires June 2027 and position 2 expires June 28 (record shows year indicated as 2028). Commissioner Starret recommended Matt Smith for position 1, citing Smith’s municipal experience and service on the board of property tax appeals and parks board. Commissioners also nominated Glenn Langstaff for position 2 and noted his strong qualifications and community involvement.

A motion to appoint Matt Smith and Glenn Langstaff carried; the record shows the motion passed with Commissioners Sterup (yes) and Johnston (yes) and Commissioner King voting nay.

Board staff said they will notify applicants who were not selected and offer guidance on other committee openings. The board discussed performing separate votes for each seat to preserve staggered term expirations.

The appointments take effect immediately; position expiration dates were discussed on the record and tied to the remainder of the resigning members’ terms.