On January 7, 2025, County Commissioners Gordy Wagner and Paul Gerde took the oath of office for a new four-year term on the Pope County Board of Commissioners after being reelected during the 2024 general election.
The swearing-in ceremony, conducted by District Court Judge Melissa Listug, took place immediately before the Pope County Board’s organizational meeting the morning of the 7th.
Commissioner Gordy Wagner is the re-elected representative for District 2, consisting of all the City of Glenwood south of Minnesota Avenue and also all of the city east of Franklin Street.
Pictured:Â District 2 Commissioner Gordy Wagner taking the oath of office on January 7, 2025
Commissioner Paul Gerde is the re-elected representative for District 3, consisting of the townships of Bangor, Chippewa Falls, Gilchrist, Glenwood, Grove Lake, and Lake Johanna, and the City of Sedan.
Pictured:Â District 3 Commissioner Paul Gerde taking the oath of office on January 7, 2025
During the organizational meeting, the Commissioners selected Larry Lindor, County Commissioner for District 4, was elected Chair of the County Board for 2025, and Paul Wildman, County Commissioner for District 5, was elected Vice-Chair for 2025. Paul Gremmels is the fifth member of the Board, serving as County Commissioner for District 1.