Gov. Evers Appoints Kelly Hays as Langlade County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Kelly Hays to serve as Langlade County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Elizabeth Gebert’s resignation. Hays will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.
“Kelly Hays has demonstrated a passion for pursuing justice and has built strong working relationships to that end,” said Gov. Evers. “She will be a great district attorney for the people of Langlade County.”
“It is critically important for our local law enforcement to have a collaborative working relationship with our District Attorney’s Office,” said Antigo Police Chief Dan Duley. “I am delighted to see Kelly appointed as our district attorney for Langlade County. I look forward to working with Kelly to protect the citizens of the city of Antigo and Langlade County.”
Hays is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and the University of Wisconsin Law School. She previously served as the executive director of the Wisconsin District Attorneys Association.
“I am pleased to accept the appointment by Gov. Evers to Langlade County District Attorney,” said Hays. “I look forward to serving Langlade County in this new capacity, continuing to build on my strong relationships in our court system and with our excellent law enforcement. As district attorney, I am committed to serving our community with integrity, openness, and diligent pursuit of justice.”
A photo of Hays is available here.
An online version of this release is available here.
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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