Manitowoc County executive presents balanced 2027 budget, proposes modest levy increase

Oct 6, 2026

County Executive Tyler Martel presented a 2027 budget he described as balanced and free of one-time funding, proposing a $35,835,147.87 levy that would raise the typical county portion of a property tax bill by about 3.9% (roughly $3.65 per month for a median-valued home).

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Tyler Martel, the county executive, presented his proposed 2027 budget to the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors, saying it is "the down payment on those promises" he campaigned on: minimizing taxpayer burden, reducing borrowing and debt, avoiding one‑time funding fixes, investing in employees and working with local governments.

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