Aug 29, 2013
Archived: Special Election To Be Held For Vacant Stearns County Commissioner Seat
A special election will be held Tuesday January 28, 2014 for a new Stearns County Commissioner District 5 seat.
Former 5th District Commissioner Don Otte passed away August 13, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Otte served as Stearns County Commissioner for 15 years.
On Tuesday, Commissioners approved a $22,000 special election fund.
District 5 residents interested in running for the vacant commissioner seat must file with the Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office at the St. Cloud Courthouse.
Applications will be accepted starting Tuesday, September 10 until Tuesday, September 17.