Deb Branstiter Appointed Antelope County Treasurer

Deb Branstiter was officially appointed Antelope County Treasurer on Tuesday morning. 

Branstiter was unanimously voted to fill the open position.

Branstiter, who has been serving as the interim county treasurer since last month, was one of four applicants interviewed by the Antelope County Supervisors.

Others interviewed for the position were Kathie Chance, Michelle Hawk and Diana Borer.

Former treasurer Sandy Knapp was removed from office following the recommendation from county attorney Joseph Abler.

Abler cited a reason for the removal from office being Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA) will no longer bond Knapp as a county official. 

Knapp pleaded no contest to public official-misuse of property/funds, a Class III misdemeanor. As part of her plea agreement, the charge of official misconduct, a Class II misdemeanor, was dismissed.