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Commission accepts Riverside Township resignation and appoints Jimmy Irizarry Velez
Summary
Sedgwick County commissioners accepted the resignation of Riverside Township trustee Larry Justice and appointed Jimmy Irizarry Velez to fill the vacancy; county counselor Justin Weidner explained state law requires the Board of County Commissioners to fill township vacancies.
The commission accepted the resignation of Riverside Township trustee Larry Justice and adopted a resolution appointing Jimmy Irizarry Velez as the new trustee for Riverside Township. Justin Weidner, county counselor, explained that under state law the Board of County Commissioners is tasked with filling township officer vacancies and recommended the appointment.
Jimmy Irizarry Velez was sworn in and briefly addressed the commission, saying he will "do the best I can" in the role. Commissioners thanked the outgoing trustee for his service and welcomed Irizarry Velez to the position.
