Harris hires new city clerk

HARRIS – Dawn Luke is Harris’ new city clerk.
Luke currently resides 35-miles away in Grantsburg, Wis.
She is presently working as the township clerk for Anderson and Wood River in Wisconsin.
She earned her certificate from the Municipal Clerks Institute last summer, and is looking for an opportunity to use what she’s learned.
During an interview on Feb. 9, Luke described herself as an outgoing person. “I’m a leader,” she added. “I’d rather follow than lead.”
Luke is familiar with Microsoft Office, as well as Quickbooks.
Her past experience includes working as a computer technician for the Grantsburg school system; two stints at local banks; and handling accounts for Arrow Building Center.
She also owned and operated a ranch through the mid-1990s.
In all, 150 applications were received for the Harris clerk position. Seven people were interviewed during the first round of interviews. The final three candidates, Luke, Erica Wilson and Arleen Heins, were interviewed a second time during the council meeting on Feb. 9.
The hiring decision was made on Feb. 12, which was a continuation of the Feb. 9 city council meeting.
Luke will earn $18 an hour, and will put in between 24 and 28 hours a week.
The offer is contingent upon her successfully passing a background check.