Saline County Republican Party Selects Tom Arpke for District One County Commission Vacancy

The Saline County Republican Party Central Committee met Thursday evening for the Board of County Commissioners District One precinct convention to select a nominee to fill the unexpired term of Monte Shadwick.

Following the convention process, committee members selected Tom Arpke by the committee to finish Shadwick’s unexpired term.

Arpke previously served as a Salina city commissioner and as a Kansas state senator, bringing years of public service and leadership experience to the role.

“We appreciate everyone who participated in the convention process and congratulate Tom Arpke on his selection,” said Brenda R. Smith, chair of the Saline County Republican Party.

The results of the convention will be forwarded to the governor for her approval.