BACKED BY BADGE: Sheffler EARNS KPPA Endorsement

KENOSHA, Wis. | Brian Sheffler, candidate for Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court, today responded to allegations published in recent weeks. "The allegations published about me are false," Sheffler said. "I've spent 28 years in and with the Kenosha County court system, and I take my responsibility to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace seriously. My record is public, and I'm glad people can read it for themselves." Sheffler further added, “Much of the confusion, assumptions, and innuendos implied could have been answered had the blog writer reached out for comment…he did reach out once, months ago, notifying the campaign he was routinely pulling my personnel file” In response to public records requests, the Village of Pleasant Prairie reported no disciplinary records, complaints, investigations, or settlement agreements involving Sheffler during his time as Municipal Court Clerk. The article also shared a memo sent by Municipal Judge Richard Ginkowski which stated that its purpose was "not to be reactive but rather proactive." Kenosha County likewise reported no harassment complaints, investigation, or discipline in his file. The article also alludes to an anti-harassment training however, this was routine training provided to courthouse clerk staff, the same kind of workplace training employers across our community provide. Sheffler also addressed a photograph circulated online. "I know that photo doesn't look good, and I understand why people noticed it," Sheffler said. "I took a break at my desk. I've cooperated fully with the county's review”. Sheffler said his focus remains on the office he is seeking. "This job is about making sure the courts work for every resident of Kenosha County. I'll keep improving access to our courts, maintain the trusted service people expect, and deliver fiscally responsible solutions that respect taxpayers. That's the conversation I want to have with voters and will continue to be my message going forward.” About Brian Sheffler Brian Sheffler has served as Kenosha County’s Register in Probate since 2018, unanimously appointed by all eight Kenosha County Circuit Court Judges. He was subsequently appointed as Kenosha County’s Juvenile Clerk. He began his courthouse career as a high school intern in 1998, worked in law offices across Kenosha and Racine Counties, and served as Clerk of the Pleasant Prairie Municipal Court from 2010 to 2018. He helped keep Kenosha County court operations running through the COVID-19 pandemic and the civil unrest of 2020. He currently serves on the Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition which helps protect older adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation. Records referenced in this release are available at www.brianforkenosha.com/facts .