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Rasmussen named chair, Paiske vice chair; Thomas Feimer sworn as chief public defender; advisory appointments approved

Lake County Board of Supervisors · January 7, 2026
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Summary

In routine organizational business the board elected Supervisor Rasmussen as chair and Supervisor Paiske as vice chair (both 5-0), administered the oath to Thomas (as he stated, "Thomas Feimer") for chief public defender, and approved multiple advisory-board appointments across county committees.

At its Jan. 6 meeting the Lake County Board of Supervisors completed routine organizational actions for 2026: the board elected Supervisor Rasmussen as chair and Supervisor Paiske as vice chair; both motions passed 5-0. The outgoing chair presided over the election and the board then swapped seats to reflect the new leadership.

The board also administered the oath of office to the county's incoming…

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