Anthony Vega Sworn in as 16th Lake County Clerk

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Clerk's Office Press Release 12-1-2022

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 2, 2022
Contact:  Kevin K. Cullather
              847-377-2312


Anthony Vega Sworn in as 16th Lake County Clerk

Waukegan, Illinois

Anthony Vega was sworn in as the sixteenth County Clerk for Lake County, Illinois on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Vega is not new to Lake County service, having previously served as the Chief of Staff for Sheriff John D. Idleburg.

Vega is the first member of the Latino and LGBTQ+ community to be elected to a countywide office and serve as the County Clerk in Lake County.

“The significance of my swearing-in is not lost on me as I take office as I become the first LGBTQ person to hold a countywide office and first Latino County Clerk. I have always said that government works best when it is a reflection of our diverse communities, but there’s still so much work to be done,” said County Clerk Vega.

With an eye towards increasing the office’s presence in the community, as well as its overall operations and efficiency, Vega takes command of an office gearing up for the 2023 Consolidated Elections early next year. After his first day, Vega stated, “I’m impressed with the dedication of the staff as we pivot from the November General Election to preparing for the Consolidated Primary and Consolidated Elections in February and April of next year, respectively.”

In addition, Vega will be overseeing the integration of the Lake County Recorder of Deeds Office into the Clerk’s office which was authorized by voters in the November 2020, General Election. Vega will be spending some of his time over the next few months meeting with other Lake County and municipal officials, community organizations, and clerks from other counties to strategically chart a path to ensure that the Lake County Clerk’s office is “serving all our residents in the most comprehensive, efficient, and secure manner possible.”

“I look forward to the next four years as we modernize the Clerk’s Office to increase our accessibility, the quality of our robust services, and our civic education efforts,” said County Clerk Anthony Vega.

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Created in 1850, the Lake County Clerk is responsible for maintaining County Board Records, serves as the County’s Chief Election Official, oversees tax extension and redemption services, records deed and property records, receives and maintains public filings, and maintains the records of Lake County births, deaths, marriages, and civil unions as well as veteran records. For more information about our services visit: http://www.LakeCountyClerk.info

 

Anthony Vega Swearing-in 12-1-2022

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