Supervisor update urges Trempealeau County adopt an ethics code
Sep 15, 2025
Susan presented a draft code of conduct based on the WCA model and county rules, telling the board a simple standard — that no private benefit should come from public office — and noting 55 of 72 Wisconsin counties have explicit ethics codes.
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Susan presented a draft code of conduct that incorporates the Wisconsin Counties Association recommended model and portions of the county’s Chapter 2 rules. She said she surveyed county websites and found 55 of 72 counties have specific ethics codes and argued the policy gives the county a clear statement of professional expectations and a procedural tool for addressing conflicts.
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