Republicans pick Tran as new county commissioner

Friday, June 13, 2025

By Jason E. Silvers

Samuel Tran, standing, speaks during a convention to appoint a new Bourbon County Commissioner Thursday evening on the campus of Fort Scott Community College. Listening in are, from left, candidates Rick Allen and Lynne Oharah, and chairwoman of the Bourbon County Republican Party, Kaety Bowers.

Jason E. Silvers/Tribune photo

The Bourbon County Republican Party unanimously appointed Samuel Tran as the new county commissioner for the First District during a convention Thursday evening at Fort Scott Community College.

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