Vernon County Historical Society asks board to restore $12,500 cut
Board chair Deian Kray and other historical society supporters told the county budget hearing that a $12,500 reduction — described in testimony as 18% of the society’s budget — would force cuts to two part‑time staff and limit the museum’s operations.
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At a public hearing on the 2026 county budget, Deian Kray, board chair of the Vernon County Historical Society, said the society stands to lose $12,500 in county support and urged the board to reverse the reduction. "The stipen that we are going to be reduced by is $12,500 and that is 18% of our budget," Kray said, noting the stipend pays wages for two part‑time employees who staff the museum and genealogy services.
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