Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Rusk County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Rusk County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Jeffery Wallace’s retirement, effective April 1, 2025. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027.
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.
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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