So tired of people who resign and people being appointed instead of elected into these positions.
From the Dane County Board Chair, Patrick Miles
Dane County Board Dist. 10 Vacancy
Timeline, Process and Information Regarding Vacancies
There is currently a vacancy for District 10 (City of Madison Wards 86, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 115) on the Dane County Board of Supervisors that will be filled by temporary appointment. This position was previously filled by Aaron Collins, who resigned effective November 11, 2024.
“I greatly appreciate the leadership that Supervisor Collins brought to the Board,” said County Board Chair Patrick Miles. “I wish him the very best in his future endeavors. I encourage anyone interested to submit their paperwork and participate in the public hearing for consideration to fill this important role in representing people in the 10th District.”
At this point in the term, County ordinances provide for a vacancy to be filled by temporary appointment by the County Board chairperson, with confirmation by the County Board. This seat will be on the ballot of the April 1, 2025 spring election, to fill the remainder of the term. The County Board intends to act on the appointment at its regularly-scheduled meeting on December 19, 2024 at 7:00pm. More information about the Dane County Board can be found at https://board.danecounty.gov.
Process for temporary appointment:
Individuals interested in the District 10 vacancy must submit a Declaration of Candidacy and nomination papers (containing a minimum of 25 signatures of electors in District 10) to the Office of the Dane County Clerk, City-County Building, Room 106, by 4:30pm on Monday, December 2, 2024.
- The Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers can be found on the Dane County Clerk’s Office website at https://clerk.countyofdane.com/Elections/Run-for-Office#supervisors.
- Contact the Clerk’s Office with any questions regarding required paperwork at (608)266-4121.
- Applicants will have the opportunity at the public hearing to describe their qualifications for the position. Further instructions will be sent to applicants after the paperwork is submitted.
- Members of the public are welcome to submit written support in advance to board.office.staff@danecounty.gov;
- Members of the public may register in support at the public hearing or register to speak (3 minutes per speaker) in support at the public hearing.
- The public hearing will be an in-person meeting
12/4/24 Public Hearing information:
The public hearing for District 10 will be conducted by County Board Chair Miles
Date: December 4, 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Lussier Community Education Center (Community Room) 55 S. Gammon Road, Madison, WI. 53717
