About
Mission, Goals, and Objectives
Our mission
is to administer essential local government services to the public, including:
- Free, fair, accessible elections
- Impartial licensing
- Open meetings and open records
- Legislative process support
Our purpose
is to create an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming Clerk’s Office that makes civic participation accessible to all.
Our Vision
Our Madison, Your Clerk’s Office
A Trusted Civic Hub
Our Values
- Human centered service
- Equity
- Accessibility
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Innovation
- Empowerment
City Clerk's Office Personnel
- Lydia McComas, City Clerk
- Jim, WCMC, Deputy Clerk, Liquor License Coordinator, Language Access Plan
- Eric, WCMC, Certified Municipal Clerk, Legistar Administration Team, Clerk's Office Licenses, Campaign Finance, Candidate Filings, Happiness at Work Facilitator
- Thomas, WCMC, Certified Municipal Clerk, Webinar Host, Special Voting Deputy Coordinator, Legistar Administration Team
- Nikki, WCMC, Certified Municipal Clerk, Emergency Management Team, Data Maintenance, Poll Worker Scheduling
- Jennifer, WCMC, Certified Municipal Clerk, Records Custodian, Equity Team Co-Lead
- Bonnie, Municipal Clerk II, Voter Outreach Coordinator, In-Person Absentee Voting Coordinator, Equity Team Co-Lead
- Camille, bilingual Municipal Clerk II
- Diana, bilingual Municipal Clerk II
- Taylor, Municipal Clerk II
- Vikki, Municipal Clerk I
Everyone in the Clerk's Office is cross-trained on all office duties. All Clerk's Office employees are either working toward or have already earned certification as a Wisconsin Certified Municipal Clerk through the Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association.
The Madison City Clerk's Office is a Center for Election Excellence.