Meg Wartman

It is with great sadness we share that Waukesha County Clerk Meg Wartman has lost her battle with cancer. In January, Wartman made the difficult decision to retire mid-term following a 2024 diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

Through her brave fight, her family, friends and devoted colleagues stood by her side.

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.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Meg, whose strength, grace, and dedication to public service left a lasting mark on Waukesha County. She served our residents with integrity and compassion, even while facing her battle with cancer. Our hearts are with her family, friends, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her. She will be greatly missed, and her legacy of service will not be forgotten,” County Executive Paul Farrow said.

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.

“Meg was a force, a mentor, but more importantly a close friend. She was someone who taught me the ropes and listened when times were tough. Her loss will hurt for a while among clerk staff, but we find strength knowing she’s no longer suffering,” Deputy County Clerk Jennifer Moore said.

Jennifer Moore, the Deputy Clerk will assume all of Ms. Wartman's duties until the first week of June when the newly appointed County Clerk, Georgia Maxwell will be sworn into office.