YORK, Neb. (KSNB) - A York County Commissioner has submitted his formal response to a recall petition against him.

The recall petition is for District 2 Commissioner Leroy Ott, who was appointed to the board to fulfill a vacancy and then elected in the 2024 election cycle.

Julia Wellman of rural Waco filed the recall petition, with this formal statement of her reasons: “Perceived lack of trust in his ability to lead effectively.”

His response says, “My name is LeRoy Ott. I was elected as County Commissioner of District 2. I enjoy working to move York County forward, making decisions with information I’m given. If trust or confidence has been broken with some, I hope I can continue the job and restore that trust. I take seriously the job of serving all of York County.”

Upon Ott’s formal

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