Dana Kjersem in primary for Hill County Commission

Dana Kjersem will be on the ballot in the upcoming Democratic primary for Hill County Commissioner.

A newcomer to politics, Kjersem faces off against incumbent Mark Peterson June 5.

The winner of the primary will go up against Dale Hansonl, an Independent, in the November general election. No Republican filed to run for the seat.

Kjersem said she decided to run because the county is important and she can bring insight on changes that need to be made.

All specific items voted on or discussed by the County Commission should be listed on the agenda, Kjersem said. She said she thinks they need to...