County Clerk Meg Wartman Announces Retirement

Waukesha County Clerk Meg Wartman, who has served as County Clerk since 2018, has made the difficult decision to retire mid-term following a 2024 diagnosis of colon cancer.

In a letter to County Board Chairman Jim Heinrich, Wartman wrote, “I have balanced work, treatment, and family life. Unfortunately, as my treatments have intensified, this balance has become harder, and I recognize that I can no longer give the Clerk position the full attention it deserves.”

Wartman was appointed County Clerk on December 18, 2018. After winning the 2020 election, she began her first full term on January 4, 2021, and was re-elected in 2024.

During her tenure, Wartman oversaw multiple countywide election cycles and served as the County’s chief records officer, advancing transparency, statutory compliance, and service to residents and local municipalities.

The County will open an application process for the Clerk position beginning January 14. Following the application and interview process later this spring, the County Board Chairman will appoint a new Clerk to serve the remainder of the current term, subject to confirmation by the County Board under Wisconsin law.

The Clerk’s Office will continue normal operations without interruption. Deputy and administrative staff will ensure continuity of election administration and records management throughout the transition.

“It has truly been an honor and a privilege to serve the residents of Waukesha County. I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me and the support I have received throughout my tenure. It is now time for me to focus on my health and my family,” Wartman added.