Chippewa County presents ‘maintenance’ 2027 budget; levy rises while rate falls
County administrator Alvarado described the 2027 draft as a maintenance budget with two new part‑time positions, an approximate $700,000 levy increase and a drop in the tax rate from $2.12 to $2.00 per $1,000. Supervisors were told the budget will be balanced at adoption and were urged to review packet materials before Nov. 5 and Nov. 10 hearings.
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Chippewa County Administrator Alvarado briefed the board on the proposed 2027 budget, calling it a “maintenance budget” that preserves current programs while limiting new levy‑backed positions to two part‑time hires.
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