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Portage County commissioners advise flat 2026 budgets, warn against wage increases until resources clear
Summary
County staff presented projections showing certified resources likely will only cover expected 2025 expenses, prompting commissioners to ask departments to keep 2026 budgets flat, delay new positions and wage increases, and seek alternative funding sources.
Portage County officials recommended keeping department budgets flat for 2026 and delaying new positions and wage increases until certified carryover and other resources are verified. The discussion occurred during the board of commissioners meeting on Aug. 26, 2025.
The county staff member who presented the item said current projections show resources will “just cover expenses if we leave the budget flat,” and recommended “no new positions, monitoring existing positions and…
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