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Scott Beumer
December 31, 2024
Scott Beumer has submitted his resignation from the Foster County Commission, effective Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Beumer officially resigned from the commission during their year-end meeting Tuesday morning, after eight years as a Foster County commissioner.
"Being part of the Foster County Board of Commissioners for the last eight years has been rewarding, and I'm proud of the stability that this board of five commissioners and our elected department leaders have provided to Foster County," wrote Beumer in his resignation letter.
His fellow commissioners thanked Beumer for his service and had nothing but kind words to say following their meeting.
"He was a great asset for the commission for the past eight years," said Commission Chairperson Becky Hagel. "He helped a lot with township shared roads, the personnel committee and always kept the meetings moving along."
Commissioner David Utke added, "He helped a lot with complex issues, breaking them down into parts and helping the commission come to a decision."
Beumer has served as vice chair of the commission as well as on the board of public health, and several commissioners said he was particularly helpful in addressing personnel matters as a member of the personnel committee.
Commissioner Alan Scanson said he also brought a businessman's perspective to the board, and was always an important voice on the commission.
"He didn't speak a lot, but when he did it was very important and to the point, and I've always valued that," said Scanson.
Looking ahead, the commission will now look to find someone who can complete the remainder of Beumer's 4-year term.
His seat is not up for reelection until 2026, and whoever the commission appoints will only serve those remaining two years of Beumer's term.
As Beumer was the commissioner for District 4 of Foster County, the commission will have to find someone who resides within the same district, which is located south of Main Street and east of 10th Avenue within the City of Carrington.
