Lake County Leader

Kendra earned her undergraduate degree in business and her master’s degree in education from the University of Montana. She and her husband Cody have three sons. 

Kendra was a Missoula middle school teacher. She previously worked in banking as a mortgage lender.

Kendra Steele is currently the County Clerk and Recorder. She was appointed to fill these vacant positions in 2023. 

Kendra Steele

Administration

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- The county clerk maintains all official records for the county commission. The clerk and recorder's office also issues birth and death certificates and files and keeps real estate documents.
- In some counties, the clerk and recorder's office is also responsible for elections administration and voting records.
- The county auditor ensures the county's compliance with local, state, and federal laws and general accounting practices. Auditors examine the county's books to ensure proper handling of public funds.
- The only state requirements to be elected to this role are being of voting age and living in the county for at least two years. Typically, a term lasts four years. 

Official record keeper for the county and responsible for ensuring proper management of public funds.