Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Vilas County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he is seeking applicants for Vilas County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by the retirement of Sheriff Joseph A. Fath, effective Dec. 1, 2025. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027.
The application for appointment can be found on the “Apply to Serve” page on Gov. Evers’ website at www.evers.wi.gov. To apply, please complete the “Register of Deeds, Coroner, and Sheriff” application form. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 6, 2025.Applicants with questions about the sheriff selection process may contact the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel at GOVSheriffAppointments@wisconsin.gov or (608) 266-1212.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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