After contested debate, Strafford delegation appoints Susan Rice as District 1 county commissioner
Oct 14, 2025
Following a heated discussion about residency and an unsuccessful motion to postpone while a Department of Justice inquiry proceeds, the Strafford County delegation voted to appoint Susan Rice to fill the District 1 vacancy (20-8). Candidates both gave short presentations and delegates asked for documentation of residency.
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The Strafford County delegation appointed Susan Rice on Tuesday to fill a vacancy on the board of county commissioners for District 1 after a contentious selection process that included a failed motion to delay the vote pending a Department of Justice inquiry into a candidate's residency.
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