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Nelson Lefevre chosen to fill Putnam County District 7 vacancy after commission vote
Summary
After hearing brief remarks from four candidates and public comment urging oversight, the Putnam County Commission appointed Nelson Lefevre to fill the District 7 vacancy, winning the required 12 votes in a roll-call selection process.
The Putnam County Commission on [date not specified] appointed Nelson Lefevre to fill a vacancy representing District 7 after a roll-call selection that produced the 12 votes required for a majority.
Chairman explained the procedure for filling the seat—with 23 members seated, a candidate must receive 12 votes; if no one reaches 12 on the first ballot, the lowest vote-getter is dropped and voting continues. Four candidates were under consideration: Trey Bolen (also identified later as Trey Bowling/Bowen), Steve Brown, Philip Jenco and Nelson Lefevre (who was absent and provided a video). Candidates were given brief opportunities to address the commission.
Trey Bowling described his local upbringing, Tennessee Tech education and real estate experience since 2017, saying he would prioritize transparency and careful stewardship of county resources. Steve Brown emphasized his local roots, business background and prior service on the Highland Presidential Public Housing board and said community action helped stop a proposed methadone clinic in District 7. Philip Jenco said he was present but not prepared to speak; Lefevre was represented by a submitted video.
After a roll-call-style vote called by the clerk, votes were tallied: Trey Bowen/Bowling received 5 votes, Steve Brown 6, Philip Jenco 0 and Nelson Lefevre 12. The chairman declared Lefevre the winner and staff said they would arrange his swearing-in upon his return.
During public comment before the appointment vote, Trenton Schroed urged commissioners to consider oversight and accountability when choosing an appointee, recounting an incident in which he said he was detained after a prior meeting and that no commissioner intervened. Schroed said the commission’s role includes oversight that guards the budget, limits liability and sustains public trust.
The commission’s action was procedural and filled the vacancy; the chair indicated an oath would be administered to Lefevre when he returns.
