2024 Dane County Clerk
The Dane County Clerk’s office issues marriage, hunting, and fishing licenses; coordinates county-wide elections; and maintains the records of the County Board of Supervisors. The County Clerk’s office works closely with the Dane County Board office staff. The annual salary for the office of Dane County Clerk in 2025 will be $144,781.Four-year termVote for one
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Scott McDonell
(Dem)
1. How should this office assist municipal clerks in managing the impacts on election processes due to legal changes and budget constraints?
2. Given current budget constraints, what ideas do you have for maintaining needed services and/or improving the efficiency of the office?
3. Please describe your priorities for your term in office.
Incumbent?
Yes
Home municipality
City of Madison
Preferred pronouns
He Him
Dane County is in the process of building a new Election Center to house equipment, ballots, poll books, and all other materials associated with elections. The new facility will provide a safe environment for staff, help municipal clerk securely store election materials, and cut down on open record request redundancy.
Dane County is providing marriage licenses online statewide. Begun during COVID, we are now able to provide everyone, including those who speak Spanish, a quick and easy option to obtain a license. The volume has allowed us to be more efficient with our staff and generate more revenue for the County.
Make elections safe, easy, and secure for voters and election workers. Increase transparency in elections and be a leader statewide. Restore voters faith in democracy in whatever way I can.
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