County doesn’t deny official’s legal fees claim

Expressing support for a county employee, Ozaukee County supervisors on Wednesday decided not to deny a claim filed by Clerk of Courts Mary Lou Mueller seeking reimbursement for $33,224 that she paid lawyers to represent her during an administrative investigation of the court system earlier this year.

Instead, the County Board voted 17-9 to refer Mueller’s claim to the Public Safety Committee.

Based on the advice of the county’s insurance company, Corporation Counsel Rhonda Gorden recommended the board deny the claim.