Liebert announces run for County Clerk

16860530

Janesville City Council member Sam Liebert says he plans to run for Rock County Clerk in August.

Candidates cannot start circulating papers until Dec. 1, but Liebert said he took out papers early so he can let people know about his intentions.

He'll face at least one candidate. Incumbent County Clerk Lisa Tollefson, a Democrat, said Tuesday she plans to run for the office.

Liebert, a Democrat, said he has long been interested in this kind of work. He said he wants to raise voter turnout in inner-city Beloit and in Janesville Fourth Ward.

Liebert said he would not seek re-election to the city council.

Liebert plans a campaign kickoff at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 in Courthouse Park.