(KNZA)--Write-in candidates were elected Tuesday to fill two positions on the Horton City Commission and a position on the South Brown County USD 430 Board of Education.  

Michael Pierce was elected as Commissioner of Finance.  Pierce was appointed to the position in July to fill the unexpired term of Tina Nigh, who resigned.  Pierce received 125 write-in votes. Bobby Bacon, who was the lone candidate on the ballot,  received 53 votes.  

Natasha Gladden was elected as Commissioner of Streets and Utilities, with 98 write-in votes.   David Spain, who was the only candidate on the ballot, received 80 votes.  The position is currently held by Carmela Boller, who did not seek re-election.  

Meanwhile,  Jeremy Forkenbrock was elected to position 4 on the USD 430 board, with 40 write-in votes.  No one filed for the position, which is currently held Katelyn Ross. She was elected to to position 6 on the board.  Ross was no longer eligible for position 4 after moving.