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Commission appoints Joel Koerner as Newton Township Trustee to fill unexpired term
Summary
After receiving a recommendation from township officials, the commission appointed Joel Koerner to fill the unexpired Newton Township Trustee term effective March 17, 2026; the appointment runs through January 8, 2029.
The Harvey County Board of Commissioners appointed Joel Koerner March 17 to fill the unexpired Newton Township Trustee term after township officials recommended him following the death of a prior trustee. The County Clerk's memo in the packet referenced K.S.A. 25-1606 and KSA 80-202 as the statutory authority for township appointments; the appointment is effective immediately and runs through the unexpired term ending January 8, 2029.
Becky Reimer moved to appoint Koerner; Don Schroeder seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The clerk will file the oath and update township records as required by statute.
