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Somerset commissioners approve ballot language to consider making register of deeds an appointed post
Summary
After hearing from the register of deeds, commissioners approved placing 2024 ballot language on the November ballot to let Somerset County voters consider changing the register of deeds from an elected to an appointed position; the speaker urged outreach and education to build public trust.
TANYA, the county register of deeds, spoke to Somerset County commissioners about whether the registry position should remain elected or become an appointed office. Tanya said she supports keeping the position appointed and urged the board to educate voters before a fall referendum.
"I am in support of it being appointed rather than an elected…
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