Vernon County Historical Society asks county to restore funding after budget shortfall
The Vernon County Historical Society told the committee it faces a roughly $14,000 operating deficit for the coming year and asked the county to consider restoring last year’s contribution; presenters highlighted visitor counts, economic impact and staffing costs.
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Representatives of the Vernon County Historical Society presented their mission, visitor statistics and finances and asked the committee to consider restoring prior-year county support. "We are not in debt at all," Vernon County Historical Society board chair Deian Krow told the committee, while executive director Kristen Parrot detailed that county funds made up about 53% of 2025 revenues and that the museum serves thousands of visitors annually.
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