JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Stutsman County Commission made the appointment of Jessica Alonge to Auditor/COO official Tuesday, December 21st.

Earlier this month, the commission discussed approving Alonge from an interim status to the position. Commission chair Mark Klose says they wanted to get a few more details before making it official.

The commission discussed an updated job description and salary grade, determining that Alonge would be bumped to Grade 26, step 3.

Commissioner Joan Morris stated she was impressed with the work Alonge and Human Resource Director Shannon Larson has done in the past year, adding there was room for growth.

The commission unanimously approved the make Alonge the Auditor/COO effective January 1st, 2022. Commissioner Ramone Gumke was not present.

Later, discussion was held on establishing precincts for 2022 elections. Alonge informed the commission that so far, it’s been “a process.”

The precinct would also have to include the legislative district, which is 29 or 12 in Stutsman County. Most of Jamestown would remain in District 12 with a small piece in District 29.

In 2020, Stutsman County closed all rural precincts to adjust for COVID-19 and staff shortages. Alonge stated she was approached by Medina to open their precinct voting for the upcoming election.

Alonge says polling locations will be set at a later date closer to elections. She hopes to have them set by March.

The commission unanimously moved to approve the 2022 election precincts for the general and primary elections in Stutsman County.

The commission also approved the purchase of a letter opener for the courthouse.

Watch the full County Commission meeting below: