The North Wasco County School District 21 board has appointed Judy Richardson to fill the vacant Zone 7 seat on the panel.  Richardson fills the seat left vacant by Michael Sullivan’s resignation from the post last month.  In her interview with the board, Richardson said as a physician she has been hesitant to run for public office because of relationships with community members as patients, but COVID and following school metrics made her want to explore this position and try it out.  She also expressed an interest in facilities and long-term planning.  Richardson’s term runs to the end of June, and the position will be on the May 2021 ballot.