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Stearns County declares District 4 vacancy; board sets special election timeline with August/November options
Summary
Following Commissioner Lee Lenzmeier’s retirement, the Stearns County Board declared a vacancy in District 4 and adopted a resolution that sets an August primary/general option and a November fallback; the vote on timing passed 3–1.
The Stearns County Board of Commissioners formally declared a vacancy in District 4 after Commissioner Lee Lenzmeier announced his retirement and set a special‑election schedule that would hold the election on common election dates in August and November, depending on whether a primary is required.
Why it matters: The decision starts the statutorily required special‑election process to fill a county commissioner seat. The board’s choice about which common election dates to use affects how quickly the district will be represented again and can change campaigning timelines and turnout.
What the board did: - The board first adopted a proclamation recognizing Commissioner Lenzmeier’s more than three decades of service and then moved to declare a vacancy in District 4. That declaration passed by voice vote. - The board then considered a resolution that lays out the special‑election schedule. County staff explained…
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