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Clinton County board votes 4-3 to censure Commissioner Brian Hurtekant
Summary
The Clinton County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2026-12 censuring Commissioner Brian Hurtekant after commissioners discussed two emails raising concerns about a publicly posted affidavit that identified a minor. The resolution passed 4-3 on July 28, 2026.
The Clinton County Board of Commissioners on July 28 approved Resolution 2026-12 censuring Commissioner Brian Hurtekant following discussion of two communications that raised concerns about a publicly posted affidavit identifying a minor. The resolution passed by a 4-3 roll call vote: Commissioners Showers, Andrews, Washington and Chairperson DeLong voted aye; Commissioners Fickes, Rudat and Hurtekant voted nay.
The communications introduced for discussion were described in the agenda as: "Email to Commissioners with concern regarding a public posting of an affidavit identifying a minor" and a follow-up email. After discussion, Commissioner Showers moved to approve the censure resolution and Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion. The board recorded the vote as part of its business meeting.
The minutes do not record the full text of the emails or the specific factual findings cited in the resolution; they record only that the communications were introduced for discussion and that the resolution was presented and approved. The minutes state the action as "Resolution 2026-12 Censuring County Commissioner Brian Hurtekant was presented and discussion followed," and that the motion carried with four ayes and three nays.
Next procedural steps are not specified in the minutes. The minutes are subject to approval on August 30, 2026.
