(KLZA)-- Robert Curry of rural Tecumseh has been selected to complete the term of the late Scotty Gottula as District 1 Commissioner in Johnson County.

A committee of County Clerk Kathleen Nieveen, Treasurer Nadien Beethe and County Attorney Rick Smith made the selection.

Curry previously served two terms as a Johnson County Commissioner. Curry will serve until January, 2023 when either Democrat Dave Borrenpohl or Libertarian Bob Gregory will take the seat following the November, General Election.