Board appoints Melissa Grill as Chippewa County treasurer

Sep 9, 2026

The Chippewa County Board voted 19–0 to appoint Melissa Grill as successor county treasurer, authorizing a brief overlap period for training and setting an Oct. 12 swearing‑in date.

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The Chippewa County Board approved Resolution 31‑26 on a unanimous voice vote (19–0) to appoint Melissa Grill as the county's successor treasurer on Sept. 8. County administrator Alvarado explained the executive committee reviewed nine applications and selected Grill; the resolution includes a temporary chief deputy treasurer role starting Sept. 28 to allow two weeks of overlap with outgoing treasurer Patty Schimel.

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