Green Bay’s city clerk, Celestine Jeffreys, has admitted to unintentionally breaking election laws due to a lack of awareness. A complaint was filed by the Public Interest Legal Foundation on behalf of three citizens, pointing out Jeffreys’ failure to adhere strictly to statutory requirements. This is not the first time Jeffreys has faced issues with election laws, as she previously twisted state election laws and was involved in the Zuckerbucks scandal of 2020.
The complaint filed with the Wisconsin Elections Commission alleged that Jeffreys ignored laws aimed at detecting abuse of the state’s same-day registration process. The law requires postcards to be sent to voters who registered on election day, and any undelivered postcards should prompt the voter’s status to change to ineligible on the registration list. However, Jeffreys failed to follow these requirements in multiple election cycles.
Jeffreys’ history of trouble with election laws also includes violations in the 2022 spring election regarding absentee ballots. The Wisconsin Elections Commission found probable cause that Jeffreys violated election law on ballot harvesting, prompting her to amend her policies. Green Bay has acknowledged these mistakes and claimed to have corrected them.
Jeffreys’ tenure as city clerk began after the 2020 election, which was marred by controversies and interference from left-wing activists. Following the departure of the previous clerk, Christine Teske, Jeffreys faced allegations of malpractice in election administration. These issues culminated in a disorderly conduct citation against election observer Janet Angus, which was later deemed retaliatory by a Brown County Circuit Court Judge.
The incidents involving Jeffreys reflect a pattern of disregard for election laws and procedures, raising concerns about the integrity of elections in Green Bay.
