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Chief of Police resigns; council approves advertisement for replacement

City of Markesan Common Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Council accepted Chief Doug Wiorke's resignation with regret and authorized advertising for the Chief of Police position; both motions carried unanimously 6-0 on Jan. 13, 2026.

Council accepted Chief of Police Doug Wiorke's resignation with regret (motion Abendroth/Triemstra; motion carried 6-0). Following acceptance, council approved advertising for the Chief of Police position to begin recruitment (motion Prill/Triemstra; motion carried 6-0).

The minutes do not record a stated effective date for Chief Wiorke's departure or recruitment timeline beyond scheduling the Finance Committee COW interviews for Deputy Clerk candidates on Jan. 20, 2026. The council recorded no public comment on the resignation in these minutes.

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