Amherst County issued the following announcement on Feb. 25
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors would like to thank Jennifer Moore for serving as the Fifth Electoral District Board Member. Ms. Moore served on the Board from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021. In 2020 she served as Vice-Chair of the Board while Claudia Tucker served as Chair. This marked the first time women simultaneously held both positions. In 2021 she served as Chair of the Board. She also served on the Joint Board Committee with the School Board and as liaison to the Community Development Block Grant Team.
As a Board Member, Ms. Moore advocated for providing recreational opportunities for all of Amherst County. She played an important role in opening up Mill Creek Lake for swimming and adding bathrooms and playgrounds to the park. She enhanced placemaking efforts in the County with the creation of branded wayfinding signage installed at the Visitor Center, Amelon Commerce Center, Lowesville, and Elon Village.
Ms. Moore was a champion for economic development with the renovation of the Seminole Elementary School building into the Westie Apartments, the sale and revitalization of Winton Country Club, and the Sale of Pleasant View Elementary School Building. She also served as an avid supporter and voice for countywide broadband access.
At their February 15, 2022 meeting, The Board Presented a commemorative resolution to Ms. Moore, recognizing her for four years of dedication and service and thanking her for her time, passion, and commitment to making Amherst County a better place. The full resolution has been included below.
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