Board backs resolution calling for sustained, inflation-indexed public-health funding

Aug 12, 2026

Vernon County adopted a resolution asking state associations and officials to pursue increased, flexible and inflation-indexed funding for local public-health departments and to reduce reliance on property tax levies.

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The Vernon County board voted to support a resolution urging state lawmakers and associations to pursue sustained, flexible public-health funding that includes automatic inflation adjustments. The director read a resolution citing Wisconsin statutes (chapter references provided in the packet) and asked the board to forward the resolution to the Wisconsin Counties Association and the governor's office.

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