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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – During a special meeting held at the Foster County Courthouse on Thursday morning, rural Glenfield resident Josh Dreher was appointed to the Foster County Commissioners Board.  The 33-year old will take over for Bill Bauer, who resigned last month due to health reasons.  

The position was posted for almost three weeks, Dreher was the only applicant.  He was on the November 2014 general election ballot as well.  With the recent resignation of Bauer and the resignation of commissioner Leslie Gregor late last November, two spots needed to be filled.  Earlier this year, Gregor was replaced by Pat Copenhaver, who was also on the November 2014 ballot. 

Dreher talks about his new position.

Dreher talks about some of the items on his agenda.

Dreher gives his thoughts about being appointed.

During the special meeting, State’s Attorney Paul Murphy said that there were only two options, either accept Dreher, or reject all the applicants and start over.  Commissioner Jim Carr made a motion to elect Dreher, Commissioner Pat Copenhaver second it.  Now the board is fully staffed with three commissioners. 

Dreher said that he will continue working for Bessette Motors of Carrington while serving as a commissioner.  Dreher grew up on a family farm near the Lake Jaunita area and lives with his wife and four children in rural Glenfield.