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Council rejects immediate full‑time deputy clerk hire; debate to continue during budget process
Summary
A motion to hire a full‑time deputy city clerk failed on a 3–6 roll call vote. Councilors agreed staffing needs exist but split over timing and budgetary process; staff may re-post a part‑time vacancy and return with budget‑year proposals.
The Waupaca Common Council on Aug. 19 considered a request to post and hire a full‑time deputy city clerk but voted 3–6 against the measure after extended discussion about timing, recruitment and budget implications. City Administrator Josh Finch explained the clerk’s office has operated with a part‑time deputy role for years and has experienced repeated turnover. Finch said the office has workflow pressures, that part‑time hires have…
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