Crook County Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners formally selected Will Van Vactor as the new Crook County Manager. Van Vactor had been serving as the interim manager, but previously served as the Community Development Director.

Incumbent Crook County Commissioner Seth Crawford declared victory on Wednesday in his effort for re-election. Crawford was challenged by local businessman and former commissioner Ken Fahlgren.

Following recent controversy surrounding the Crook County Fair Board's improper use of executive session as part of a process to fill a vacancy on its board, the Fair Board on Monday (Nov. 4th) shockingly voted to defy the Crook County Board of Commissioners who directed the Fair Board to restart its process to recommend a candidate to fill the vacancy.