Though most of the political news these days seems to come out of Washington, D. C. it is important to note that the 2020 election will include offices from local City and County posts all the way to the Presidency. One post up for election is the Anderson County Clerk. It is a four year term The County Clerk has a variety of functions, serving as the Secretary for the County Commission, Administrator of Payroll and Accounts Payable as well as being the Human Resource Department. They prepare tax roll for the County and certifies levies, acts as the Chief Budgeting Official and the County Election Officer, as well as issues various licenses. Julie Wettstein is the present Anderson County Clerk. The position holds a salary of $48,801 annually for clerk and $10, 609 annually for the election.
