Kanawha County Gets Youngest Commissioner | Charleston News

Kanawha County finally fills its third commissioner spot with 27-year-old Republican Austin Gessel, stepping in for the next four months after Lance Wheeler’s departure. The appointment followed a tense process where Gessel and fellow GOP hopeful Edward Burgess initially backed nominee Jared Page — but after pressure from fellow commissioners and Page himself, Gessel accepted the role to avoid gridlock. While Page remains focused on his November race against Democrat Paul Monroe, Gessel’s swearing-in next week marks a historic moment as the youngest commissioner ever elected in the county. 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/45a1a2abc6e52c4c