Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Register of Deeds of Milwaukee County

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Milwaukee County.

The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of John La Fave, effective April 12, 2019. The new register of deeds will complete a term ending January 4, 2021.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit an online application.

The application can be found on Gov. Evers’ website:  www.evers.wi.gov

(In the center of the page, click “Apply” and then scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Click here to apply for the Register of Deeds, Coroner or Sheriff positions”)

If the online application is not functioning, please send a cover letter and resume to govappointments@wisconsin.gov.

Applicants should outline in their cover letters what professional and academic experiences qualify them to be the register of deeds and describe their civic activities and community involvement. Application materials must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Thurs., April 25, 2019. Potential applicants with questions about the appointments process may contact Cassi Fenili at (608) 267-3675.

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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