DeHart retiring after 38 years

Although much of Friday’s Governement Day meeting revolved around the upcoming November election, Lewis & Clark County Treasurer/Clerk and Recorder Paulette DeHart won’t be on hand come election day.

Geise reported that Dehart will be retiring Sept. 25, after 38 years. Dehart started in the job at just 18.

As Treasurer/Clerk and Recorder DeHart has overseen elections, motor vehicle licensing, the recording of plats and property tax collection.

“It’s just a huge, huge job,” Geise said.

The commissioners received 12 applications to fill the position and were slated to interview four finalists Tuesday, Sept. 8. They expected to have a decision on who they will appoint made by today, Sept. 10.

The new appointee will serve for 27 months and can run for election to the position in 2022.