NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Montgomery County is looking for its next commissioner.

The Montgomery County Commission announced Tuesday that it is accepting applications for the District 6 Commissioner after Michael Lankford stepped down from that role to serve as the state representative for District 75.

He was required under state law to vacate that role after being appointed Monday night to the state job by the Montgomery County Commission.

“Representing District 6 has truly been a privilege, and I’m eager to continue serving our community in Nashville. Jeff Burkhart was a friend and someone I deeply respected, and it is an honor to carry the torch forward in service to the people he cared so much about. I also want to thank all who stepped forward to run — each did so out of a desire t

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