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Public events part of kick-off for the 2019 Inauguration weekend

Event precedes official inauguration at the State Capitol in Madison on Monday.

EAU CLAIRE - On Friday, January 4th, Rep.-elect Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) will be sworn in as the next State Representative for the 91^st Assembly District at an in-district ceremony ahead of Monday’s inauguration at the State Capitol in Madison. The event will take place at the Eau Claire County Courthouse, and Judge Sarah Harless will preside.

“I'm honored to be representing the 91st District in Madison. As a person who has a background in community advocacy, I believe firmly that being a State Representative is about being an advocate for my community and I will do my best to work every day for the people of the 91st. As we enter our first session of divided government in nearly a decade, I hope all elected officials are able to come together to work for the people of Wisconsin.”

WHAT: Rep. Elect Jodi Emerson 91^ST District Swearing in Ceremony

WHERE: Eau Claire County Courthouse, 721 Oxford Avenue, County Board Room, Eau Claire WI

WHEN: Friday, 3 PM