Rosenau named Franklin County assessor

PASCO — In a split decision, financier John Rosenau has been named as Franklin County assessor.

Rosenau edged Franklin County Deputy Assessor Piper Mitchell and applicant James Gimenez in the Franklin County Commission selection process Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Commissioner Rocky Mullen moved to appoint Rosenau to the post, an effort seconded by Chairman Clint Didier.

The motion passed, 2-1, with Commissioner Lowell "Brad" Peck dissenting.

"I want to thank you for your consideration," Rosenau said.

That motion followed a failed motion by Peck to appoint Mitchell, an Eastern Washington University grad...