WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla County Commissioner Perry Dozier was appointed to serve as interim manager of the Walla Walla Fairgrounds at the commissioner’s regular meeting on Dec. 5. Dozier, who did not run for re-election, will end his term as county commissioner on Dec. 31 and assume fairground duties on Jan. 1.

A prepared statement from the Board of Commissioners said it is expected that Dozier will serve as interim manager for approximately three months while the search for a new manager takes place. The position has been vacant since mid-October when interim fairgrounds manager Daryl...