Karen has 32 years of County Government experience starting with deputy Register of Deeds in October 1968.

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She served on the Baraboo City Council for 13 1/2 years and also on the Baraboo Community Development Authority.

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Karen has lived in Baraboo all her life. She is single and enjoys knitting, gardening and camping. She is active in her church serving as head usher and on the finance committee.