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Commission appoints John Raby Cresson to fill District 2 vacancy
Summary
After four nominees and sequential roll-call rounds, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners selected John Raby Cresson to fill the District 2 vacancy and swore him into office. The board noted seating restores the majority threshold for regular business.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners selected John Raby Cresson on Feb. 17 to fill the District 2 seat left vacant by Ben Brown.
Chair opened the item and announced four applicants by order of receipt: John Raby Cresson, James Larry Shelton, Colin Wakefield and Regina Dotson. Each nominee addressed the commission for up to three minutes. Cresson…
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