Elections, voter registration, public records, licenses, and official meeting minutes for the Common Council.
The City Clerk's office administers all municipal, school board, state, and federal elections held within the City of West Bend. The office is responsible for voter registration, absentee ballot processing, polling place management, and election night reporting. Wisconsin allows same-day voter registration at the polls with a valid photo ID and proof of residence.
Registered voters may request an absentee ballot by mail or vote absentee in person at the Clerk's office during the designated early voting period before each election. Photo ID is required for all absentee ballot requests. Check with the Clerk's office for current early voting dates and hours.
The Clerk's office issues a range of licenses and permits required for activities within the city:
The Clerk's office serves as the official records custodian for the City of West Bend. Meeting agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and other public documents are maintained and made available upon request in accordance with Wisconsin's open records law. Many documents are also posted online for public access.
The City Clerk prepares agendas and minutes for Common Council meetings, committee meetings, and public hearings. Meeting schedules and agendas are published in advance and posted at City Hall and on the city's website. Council meetings are open to the public.
Contact the City Clerk's office for public records requests, license applications, or election information.
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