The recent passing of Town of Wheaton Supervisor Wayne Miller has deeply saddened the town board along with others in our local government.  He worked hard for things he knew to be important to the residents of this township.  Wayne cared about this community in several ways having served on the fire department, plan commission, town board, Chippewa Fire District fire board, and several committees over the years.  For all of that, we are thankful for his service and send our condolences to his family and friends.

 

What happens with the open Town of Wheaton Board Supervisor position?

With his passing, we will be filling the position of Town Supervisor previously held by Wayne per State Statute 17.25:

 

17.25 Vacancies in town offices; how filled.  Vacancies in town offices shall be filled as follows:

(1)(a)    In the town board, by the remaining supervisors and the town clerk, except when a special election is authorized under subd. 2, and par. (d) or as provided in s.9.10….

Section 9.10 applies to recalled officers and is not applicable.  Subdivision 2 applies to multiple vacancies and (1)(d) references a special election to fill the seat at the discretion of the board.  Neither of these provisions will apply. 

 

Therefore, an elector of the Town of Wheaton will be appointed and take the oath of office and the seat at the February 8, 2022 Town Board meeting.  The person appointed to fill this vacancy shall hold office for the remaining of the unexpired term.  This will be through April of 2023. 

 

Interested in the position?

Any town elector may apply for this appointment.

 

How to apply for the position?

Contact the Town Clerk, Town Chair, or any of the Town Supervisors for consideration of appointment.  Attendance at the February 8, 2022 Town Board meeting for all those wishing to be appointed is mandatory.