The Jackson County Legislature voted Monday to approve Phil LeVota to serve as interim Jackson County executive.

At 2 p.m., legislators started screening the final pool of nine applicants interested in becoming the interim county executive.

Just after 5 p.m., legislators held a vote, with LeVota earning the majority of the vote. Fellow applicant Dan Tarwater received four votes.

LeVota will now serve in the position through the end of 2026.

Jackson County Legislature Chairman DaRon McGee has called a news conference Monday evening to discuss LeVota's appointment.

You can watch the news conference when it starts in the video player below.

LINK | KSHB 41's political reporter Charlie Keegan reviews applicants vying for position

The position is open after voters successfully recalled fo

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