LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. – For the first time since the 1980s, Labette County in Kansas has selected a new commissioner in District One following Lonie Addis’ retirement.
Lonie was first elected as the Labette County 1st District Commissioner in 1982.
After winning that election, he won nine more, the most recent in 2018.
Last night, voters decided to elect republican Vincent Schibi to win the seat over democratic candidate Mel Hass.
“Whether it’s the sheriff’s office or whether it’s the road and bridge department or whether it’s dispatch or public works. If you just have a hand in things and you can try to make them better,” Addis stated.
Officials with the City say Addis will officially leave the commission in January.
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