Commissioner Pick Backfires | Charleston News

A surprise twist derailed the Kanawha County Commission’s plan to fill a vacant commissioner seat: nominees Edward Burgess and Austin Gessel sent letters saying they’d refuse the job if selected. Frustrated, Commissioner Natalie Tennant accused the move of manipulating the process. Despite the letters, the commission proceeded—striking Burgess and Page—leaving Gessel as the sole nominee. But with Gessel’s acceptance uncertain, the commission may have to restart the entire nomination process if he declines, with a new vote scheduled for September 17th. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83ce682c580d7bcd