Lincoln County Commission waiting on budget decisions until vacancy filled

Field of 10 vying for vacant seat on Lincoln County Commission

CANTON, S.D. — Lincoln County commissioners face a tough choice next week after 10 applicants submitted letters of interest seeking an appointment to a vacant seat on the county board. In mid-June, District 2 representative Betty Otten resigned from the Lincoln County Commission, citing health concerns. “I can no longer give this office the time, energy, and attention it deserves,” her resignation letter read. State Sen. Ernie Otten, R-Tea, her …

Lincoln County Commission waiting on budget decisions until vacancy filled

Lincoln County commissioners postponed their first major 2027 budget discussion Tuesday night so the next District 2 commissioner can help shape decisions on spending, roads, and property taxes.The board had scheduled a work session after interviewing applicants for the vacant District 2 seat. But after a long meeting in Canton, commissioners agreed to move the budget discussion to July 7, when they expect to discuss and select the new commissio…