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Kanawha County Gets Youngest Commissioner | Charleston News
Kanawha County finally fills its third commissioner spot with 27-year-old Republican Austin Gessel, stepping in for the next four months after Lance Wheeler’s departure. The appointment followed a tense process where Gessel and fellow GOP hopeful Edward Burgess initially backed nominee Jared Page — but after pressure from fellow commissioners and Page himself, Gessel accepted the role to avoid gridlock. While Page remains focused on his November race against Democrat Paul Monroe, Gessel’s swearing-in next week marks a historic moment as the youngest commissioner ever elected in the county…
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