Commissioner Michael Lankford Wins House Seat Appointment with the Assistance of His Opponent’s Former Supporter
The final 9-9 vote came along party lines, with Republicans on the Montgomery County Commission supporting Lankford and Democrats supporting their party’s nominee for the House District 75 seat last year, Allie Phillips.
Montgomery County Commission Faces Criticism Following Abrupt Resignation of Newly Appointed School Board Member
The Montgomery County Commission appointed Crosslin last week to fill the vacant District 3 seat, but she abruptly resigned before Tuesday’s meeting.
School Board Appointment Could Provide a Preview for Next Month’s Decision to Fill the Late Rep. Jeff Burkhart’s Seat
Montgomery County Commissioners voted 11 to 8 to appoint a Republican nominee to the board in a move that at least one commissioner felt was influenced by political parties.