Korn named to BOCC seat

SANDPOINT — Ron Korn will be sworn in as Bonner County commissioner for District 3 on Monday morning.

Korn was appointed by Gov. Brad Little on Friday to fill the remaining three months of Luke Omodt's term after the former county commissioner stepped down Sept. 7. 

Korn, who is the party's nominee for the position in the Nov. 5 general election, was the top pick by the Bonner County Republican Central Committee. Also selected as potential replacements were Tom Cleveland, Oden Precinct committeeman; and Kim Peckham, Hope Precinct committee person. State statute requires the party list the three in order of preference with Korn ranked as the top choice, Cleveland second and Peckham third. Also nominated, but not selected, was Cary Kelly, a former commissioner.