Commissioners Jeff Hazen, Ann Samuelson, Sam Patrick and Chair Patricia Roberts are meeting this evening to decide who to appoint to the vacated district three seat. The courtroom’s first two pew rows are filled. The meeting opens and we all rise for the flag salute.
No public comment cards were filled out. Patrick asked for an explanation of how the process was going to occur. Samuelson made a motion to do it by roll call with each commissioner making their comments and then naming who they were voting for. Hazen seconded it. Four “ayes” and Patrick’s “nay.”
Chair Roberts called on each Commissioner to present their comments and cast their vote.
Patrick said he appreciated the people who took part in the process. Each one has something to bring to the table. Raichl has the most experience in the County process and budgeting and has his vote.
Samuelson said the same negative strong arm politics that have played a big role in the elections have also extended to this appointment process but she believes she has been able to ignore that for the most part, and to, “focus on the higher purpose we are charged with, effective county governance.” Ambrose has a degree in engineering and has a thoughtful approach to issues, “I appreciate his positive comments.” He was her next door neighbor so she’s known him for awhile. She looks forward to learning more about Lundy, she likes his energy and his career experience. Neikes is good at planning and has good knowledge of forestry issues. Raichl will help them come together so, “we aren’t celebrating for the wrong reasons” and for this reason casts her vote for him.
Hazen appreciate most views that were given to him. He didn’t appreciate the threats, outright and veiled. Sheriff Bergin said if Hazen appointed a certain person he nor his deputies would appear in front of the board. Hazen said Bergin knew he was saying this at today’s meeting.
Chair Roberts made it unanimous and presented Raichl with a scrunchy.
A judge will come at 6:30 to swear in the new county commissioner.
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