County OKs $34,680 commitment to regional passenger-rail study after debate

Sep 18, 2026

Eau Claire County agreed to act as lead agency and contribute $34,680 toward a Service Development Plan for passenger rail after public testimony and board debate about timing, budget process and municipal participation. The measure passed 21–7 and will be included in the 2027 budget process.

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Eau Claire County supervisors voted to approve an intergovernmental agreement that designates the county as lead agency and commits $34,680 toward the consultant cost of a regional passenger-rail Service Development Plan.

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