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Wabasha County appoints Amanda Kiefer as auditor-treasurer
Summary
The Wabasha County Board appointed Amanda Kiefer to fill a vacancy in the auditor-treasurer's office; commissioners welcomed her experience in county election administration and tax collection.
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners appointed Amanda Kiefer as the county’s auditor-treasurer, filling a vacancy in that office.
County leadership introduced Kiefer to the board and praised staff who had kept the office operating during the vacancy. Amanda Kiefer said she brings almost a decade of county public-service experience, most recently serving as elections manager in Olmsted County and previously in Mower County; she described expertise in election administration, tax collection, vital records, permits, licensing and customer service.
The board moved to appoint Kiefer; Commissioner Springer made the motion and Commissioner Waukes seconded. The board voiced approval by voice vote and the motion carried. Commissioners welcomed Kiefer and said they would support the office through the transition.
Kiefer said she values transparency, teamwork and collaboration and noted involvement in state advisory groups for election administration. She also told the board she will rely on staff and learn internal processes to support a smooth transition.
The board recorded no formal roll-call for this appointment during the meeting transcript; county staff will complete onboarding and transition tasks in the auditor-treasurer’s office following the appointment.
