Are elected municipal officials eligible for unemployment insurance benefits?
Generally speaking, the answer is no.
The term "employment" for purposes of determining eligibility for
unemployment insurance benefits under Chapter 108 of the Wisconsin
statutes does not include service as an official elected by vote of the
public unless the local governmental unit elects otherwise, with the
Wisconsin department of workforce development’s approval. See Wis. Stat.
sec. 108.02(15)(f).