CANTON — Lincoln County commissioners picked former state lawmaker Herman Otten on a 3-2 vote Tuesday night to fill the District 2 seat vacated by former Commissioner Betty Otten.The decision gave the board a new member before commissioners turned to a budget fight over roads, reserves, and possible tax increases.Otten, a cousin-in-law of Betty Otten and cousin of state Sen. Ernie Otten, defeated Duane Carlson after one round of voting. The 59-y…
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