Board approves passenger rail intergovernmental agreement after close vote

Sep 15, 2026

Eau Claire County Board approved Resolution 26-27/023 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement and limited modifications for a regional passenger rail plan; the measure passed 21-7 after public comments on rail were heard.

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The Eau Claire County Board on Sept. 15 approved Resolution 26-27/023, which authorizes an intergovernmental agreement for the Passenger Rail Plan and permits limited modifications subject to corporation counsel review. Supervisor Nick Smiar moved the measure; Supervisor Ray French seconded it. The resolution passed by roll call vote: 21 ayes, 7 noes and 1 absent.

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