(KLZA)-- Following interviews with two applicants to fill the Richardson County Assessor vacancy Tuesday,  Commissioners voted to appoint Kim Riggs to the position.

Riggs has worked in the Assessors Office since November, 2016 and has served as Deputy County Assessor since November, 2017.

The position became vacant due to the death of former Assessor Pam Vice.

Riggs will fulfill the unexpired term that runs through January 4, 2023.  

There were three applications to fill the position.