FARGO — Cass County has promoted from within in naming a new finance director, a position that was vacated after President Donald Trump banned noncitizens from managing federal elections.

With a unanimous vote, the Cass County Commission named Sarah Heinle to the position Monday, Sept. 22, during a special meeting. The accounting manager who has worked for the county since 2008 started her role as the county finance director the same day.

“I look so forward to this opportunity to continue serving Cass County government and the people of Cass County,” Heinle said during the meeting.

As finance director, Heinle will also oversee elections in Cass County.

Heinle replaces Brandy Madrigga, who resigned as finance director July 31. Madrigga did not give a reason for leaving and declined

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