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Dane County urges state support for county courts funding
Summary
The board adopted a resolution urging Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to support Dane County courts; at least one supervisor recorded a no vote on fiscal-prioritization grounds.
The Dane County Board adopted Resolution 2024-3-54 urging Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to provide support for county courts.
During discussion Supervisor Wiegand said he would vote no, explaining he did not oppose the courts themselves but objected to seeking additional state funding while criticizing county spending practices more broadly. The board adopted the resolution following committee recommendation.
The resolution asks state leadership to provide funding that addresses court needs referenced in the committee report; the motion passed on a voice vote.
