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Merrimack County approves appointment of Assistant County Attorney Lexie Rojas, pending Attorney General sign-off
Summary
County Attorney Paul Halvorsen requested approval for Lexie Rojas as Assistant County Attorney under RSA 7:33-f; commissioners approved the appointment unanimously, with Attorney General approval still pending as of Feb. 12, 2026 and a targeted start date of March 1, 2026.
The Merrimack County Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 20 to approve the appointment of Lexie Rojas as Assistant County Attorney.
County Attorney Paul Halvorsen told the board the appointment requires the commissioners’ approval under RSA 7:33-f and that, as of Feb. 12, 2026, the Attorney General’s approval remained pending. Halvorsen said Rojas’ estimated start date is March 1, 2026. Discussion addressed documentation needed for the appointment process.
Commissioner Shurtleff moved to approve the appointment; Commissioner Lovlien seconded and the motion passed, 3–0. The appointment takes effect administratively pending any required state-level sign-off by the Attorney General.
Why it matters: The assistant county attorney position supports county prosecution and legal work; state approval is part of the statutory process for such appointments under RSA 7:33-f.
What’s next: County staff will complete required documentation and await formal action from the Attorney General’s office.
