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Marathon County begins earlier, committee-level review of 2026 budget; rates and fees highlighted
Summary
County officials told the Health and Human Services Committee the county will expand committee involvement in the 2026 budget cycle and reviewed a mandatory/discretionary program document and an updated rates-and-fees appendix, noting some fee changes reflect state rules rather than cuts.
Marathon County officials told the Health and Human Services Committee on July 8 that the county will expand committee-level review of the 2026 budget and expects to involve standing committees earlier and more often in setting program and service priorities.
County Administrator Leonard said the process mirrors past cycles but gives the county board and standing committees “more opportunities both early and throughout the process to really provide guidance to administration, as we build the budget, working with department heads.” The review will focus on three questions: which programs are required by state law, at what level to provide services, and at what cost.
Why it matters: committee-level engagement is meant to let board members shape the…
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