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November 10, 2022
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL MEETING
November 10, 2022
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Thursday,
November 10, 2022 at 7pm in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room located in the Iredell County
Government Center 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. The purpose of the meeting was to
fill the vacancy on the Board.
Board Members Present
Chairman James Mallory
Vice Chairman Melissa Neader
Scottie Brown
Gene Houpe
Brad Stroud, Sr.
Staff present: County Manager Beth Mull, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County
Manager Susan Robertson, and Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman James Mallory called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE: Led by Chairman Mallory
Chairman Mallory said this moment can be described as bittersweet. Commissioner Marvin
Norman passed away in September 2022. As such, by NC General Statute the Board must fill the
vacancy. Given the proximity to the election the Board chose to convene the meeting after such to
listen to the voice of the people. Chairman Mallory asked for a motion.
Commissioner Houpe said late Commissioner Norman was a friend and colleague that will
be greatly missed.
MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to appoint Brad Stroud, Sr. to complete the remaining
term of Commissioner Marvin Norman.
VOTING Ayes – 4; Nays – 0
Resident Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite administered the Oath of Office to
Commissioner Brad Stroud, Sr. Stroud was accompanied by his wife, Kim, and Juanita Norman.
Commissioner Stroud expressed appreciation to everyone in attendance, specifically his
family for their support.
The Board welcomed Commissioner Stroud to the dais.
MOTION by Commissioner Stroud to adjourn at 6:15pm.
VOTING Ayes – 5; Nays – 0