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Board appoints temporary municipal judge, orders Nov. 4 special election
Summary
The board approved Resolution-07-2025 appointing Troy Damsteegt as temporary municipal judge through Nov. 18, 2025, and approved Resolution-08-2025 ordering a special election on Nov. 4, 2025 to fill the remainder of the term through April 2027.
The Village Board approved two resolutions to ensure continued coverage of Lakeside Municipal Court.
Administrator Nick Leonard introduced Resolution-07-2025, appointing Troy Damsteegt as a temporary municipal judge. Leonard said the temporary appointment will end Nov. 18, 2025, when the winner of the Nov. 4 special election will assume the position. The board approved the resolution on a 4-0 vote after a motion by Trustee Chuck Hornung and a second by Trustee John Duffy.
Leonard also presented Resolution-08-2025, which orders a special election for municipal judge to be held on Nov. 4, 2025 to fill the remaining term through April 2027. Trustee John Duffy moved approval; Trustee Gary Schaub seconded; the motion passed 4-0.
The resolutions put a temporary judge in place immediately and schedule a village-wide special election in November; the meeting record does not include candidate names beyond the temporary appointee or details on election administration beyond the date.
