Comptroller –Treasurer John Schlice announced today that he filed his non-candidacy papers at the City Clerk’s Office and will not be running for another term in 2013. Schlice said the past 27 years as Comptroller –Treasurer have been a great experience.
Comptroller –Treasurer John Schlice announced today that he filed his non-candidacy papers at the City Clerk’s Office and will not be running for another term in 2013. Schlice, the longest serving Comptroller-Treasurer in the history of Stevens Point, was elected Comptroller-Treasurer in a Special Election on April fool’s day in 1986.
In the 27 years as Comptroller-Treasurer Schlice has attained National Certification as a Certified Municipal Financial Administrator (CMFA) and State Certification as a Certified Municipal Treasurer of Wisconsin (CMTW). Schlice has served as State President of the Municipal Treasurers Association of Wisconsin, and he has served on the Board of Directors of the Transit Mutual Insurance Company as well as numerous other governmental committees.
Schlice said he is especially proud that he spearheaded the issuance of the “First Build American Bond” issued in the nation which refunded 35% of the interest payable on a debt service payment, saving the City thousands of dollars. He has received numerous calls from across the county requesting information on how it was done.
Schlice said the past 27 years as Comptroller –Treasurer coupled with 6 years as a City Alderman has been a great experience and he is looking forward to retirement.
He is announcing at this time so there is no question as to whether he is running for another term.