Yellowstone County commissioners made a decision for HD 52 seat

Billings, Montana – Sherry Essmann, Credit Union Executive, was appointed with unanimous decision by Yellowstone County commissioners, to fill the remainder of the House District 52 term being vacated by Jimmy Patelis.

The commissioners were considering two candidates, one of them was Essmann. House District 52 covers a part of south-central Billings, including Amend Park.

Jimmy Patelis resigned after being appointed to the Montana Board of Pardons and Parole.

Essman will need to run as a candidate for the seat in 2022. She is expected to be sworn in this week.