Foster County voters indicate change

Carrington (CSi) Foster County voters Tuesday expressed changes were needed in the Foster County Commission.

A total of 1,946 votes were cast for the Districts At-Large County Commissioner seat.

Unofficial vote totals had Roger Gussiaas was the top vote getter with 588.

John W. Murphy received 522 votes, D. Rose Niles received 305 votes

James Rindy with 251 votes, and Joshua Dreher received 234 votes.

Pat Copenhaver won the open commission seat with 805 total votes.

Paul Murphy received was the top vote getter for Foster County State’s Attorney with 718 votes.

Foster County voters have approved having the County Commission be increased from three commissioners to five commissioners. 715 voting to approve, and 321 voting in opposition.

Voters also turned down having the Foster County State’s Attorney be an appointed position.