Saturday, April 3, 2021
By Melonie Roberts reporter@monett-times.com Ken Gaspar, left, took the oath of office for his seat on the Monett City Council on Thursday morning. Gaspar replaces former commissioner Jerry Dierker, who died while in office. Gaspar will serve until April 2024. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Gaspar tapped to fill role left vacant by death of Dierker
Monett City Council Commissioners have appointed a third member to fill the vacancy left by the unexpected death of former commissioner Jerry Dierker on March 20.
Ken Gaspar was appointed to fill the position on Thursday, with his official duties as a commissioner beginning Monday.