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Q: can our westfield wi town chair person have a court record-where she owed the state of wisconsin considerable money in

income tax and also have small claims court date trying to get her out of office--

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answered on Oct 18, 2023

In Wisconsin, it's possible for a town chairperson to have a court record related to owing the state income tax or being involved in a small claims court case. Court records are typically public unless sealed by a court order. Such records can potentially impact her position in office, but the... View More

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