Confirmation Hearings: Board of Adjustment and Ethics Commission

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Confirmation Hearings body convened on June 18, 2026, to consider a slate of appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions. No presiding officer, meeting time, or location information is available for this session. The body worked through 4 agenda items in total, approving all of them: the reappointments of Harry Clark, James Pursley, and Linda Tucker to the Board of Adjustment, as well as the appointment of Jonathan Gifford to the Ethics Commission. Across the meeting, 4 votes were taken, no presentations were given, and no public comments were heard.

Votes and Decisions

The Board took four votes during the June 18, 2026 meeting, all of which were voice votes moved by Council member Brown and all of which passed. No roll call votes were recorded, and no seconds were noted for any of the motions.

• Closed Session – Harry Clark (Board of Adjustments): Council member Brown moved to go into closed session to discuss the recommendation of Harry Clark into the membership of the Board of Adjustments. The motion passed by voice vote. 21:06

• Closed Session – James Pursley (Board of Adjustments): Council member Brown moved to go into closed session to discuss the recommendation of James Pursley into the membership of the Board of Adjustments. The motion passed by voice vote. 35:29

• Closed Session – Linda Tucker (Board of Adjustments): Council member Brown moved to go into closed session to discuss the recommendation of Linda Tucker into the membership of the Board of Adjustments. The motion passed by voice vote. 45:49

• Closed Session – Jonathan Gifford (Ethics Commission): Council member Brown moved to go into closed session to discuss the recommendation of Jonathan Gifford into the membership of the Ethics Commission. The motion passed by voice vote. 54:49

All four motions were voice votes; no individual ayes, nays, or abstentions were recorded in the meeting data.

Appointments

The Board took action on several appointments and reappointments to advisory bodies during the June 18, 2026 meeting.

Board of Adjustment

Three members were reappointed to the Board of Adjustment:

• Harry Clark was reappointed to the Board of Adjustment.
• James Pursley was reappointed to the Board of Adjustment.
• Linda Tucker was reappointed to the Board of Adjustment.

Ethics Commission

• Jonathan Gifford was appointed to the Ethics Commission.

In total, the Board confirmed four personnel actions — three reappointments to the Board of Adjustment and one new appointment to the Ethics Commission.

Reappointment of Harry Clark to the Board of Adjustment

5:25

The Board considered the reappointment of Harry Clark to the Board of Adjustment. Clark addressed the Board directly, discussing his background and experience and expressing his desire to continue serving in the role.

No concerns were raised during the discussion. The Board approved the reappointment of Harry Clark to the Board of Adjustment.

Reappointment of James Pursley to the Board of Adjustment

25:52

The Board considered the reappointment of James Pursley to the Board of Adjustment. Pursley addressed the Board directly, speaking to his qualifications and interest in continuing his service on the Board.

During his remarks, Pursley highlighted his background as a real estate broker and described his involvement in community-based organizations. He expressed his desire to continue serving on the Board of Adjustment.

The Board approved the reappointment of James Pursley to the Board of Adjustment.

Reappointment of Linda Tucker to the Board of Adjustment

38:51

The Board considered the reappointment of Linda Tucker to the Board of Adjustment. Tucker addressed the Board directly, discussing her background in education and sharing her perspective on urban and rural issues. She expressed her desire to continue serving on the Board of Adjustment.

The Board approved Tucker's reappointment.

Appointment of Jonathan Gifford to the Ethics Commission

49:03

The Board considered the appointment of Jonathan Gifford to the Ethics Commission. Gifford, an attorney, appeared before the Board to discuss his qualifications and interest in serving on the commission.

Gifford spoke to his background in law and public safety, presenting these areas of experience as relevant to the work of the Ethics Commission. He expressed his interest in serving in this capacity.

The Board approved the appointment.