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Skagit County commissioners appoint Joe Burns to fill District 3 vacancy
Summary
After interviewing three nominees, the Skagit County Board of Commissioners appointed Joe Burns to the District 3 seat to serve until the November election. The board held interviews, met in executive session to review qualifications, and voted to appoint Burns by voice vote.
After interviewing three nominees and meeting in executive session, the Skagit County Board of Commissioners appointed Joe Burns to the vacant District 3 seat on Jan. 5, 2026. Commissioner Browning nominated Burns and Chair Wiesner seconded; the board approved the appointment by voice vote. Burns will serve until the November election, subject to the bond posting required by Washington state law.
The board conducted 35‑minute interviews with the three nominees chosen by the local…
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