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Administrator: Marathon County will hold vacant positions to help balance 2026 budget; estimates about 15 positions affected

5785601 · September 12, 2025
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County Administrator Leonard told the Marathon County Executive Committee he expects to hold about 15 vacant positions countywide as part of 2026 budget balancing and described program priorities and available one‑time/new revenues.

County Administrator Leonard provided an overview of the 2026 budget development process and told the executive committee the administration plans to hold a number of vacant positions rather than immediately fill them as part of balancing strategies. Leonard estimated the approach could amount to about 15 full‑time equivalents (FTEs) countywide, either through attrition or deliberate hold‑open decisions.

Leonard said departments are being asked to identify…

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