Committee boosts library allocation by $18,000 after library presentations

Oct 2, 2026

After presentations from Packwaukee and Montello library directors and a Winnefox representative, the committee amended the budget to increase library funding by $18,000 (motion passed amid one dissent and one abstention).

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The Marquette County Executive & Finance Committee on Oct. 2 discussed the libraries' 2027 funding request and voted to increase the county allocation. The full request totaled $403,533 while the budget presented by the Budget Team and administrator recommended $378,000; the committee approved an $18,000 increase by amendment.

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