Race for retiring County Board Chair's seat now a six-way contest

Jorge Sosa — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:05:27 -0500

Anyone hoping for a sedate McLeod County Board election this autumn might be disappointed.

The field of candidates for retiring Commissioner Grant Knutson’s seat now includes Nan Crary, the former county administrator who was ousted March 25 on a 3-2 vote.

Knutson’s motion to terminate Crary’s employment stated, “McLeod County needs a county administrator that does not get involved in policy issues.”

Other newcomers to the race for Knutson’s seat include LeRoy Schmandt and Paul Wright of Lynn Township. Also in the running for the District 3 slot are:

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Race for retiring County Board Chair's seat now a six-way contest