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Public hearing on proposed Manitowoc County budget: judge endorses opioid-funded abatement, public raises dome and reserve concerns
Summary
During the county’s public hearing on the executive’s proposed 2026 budget, a circuit-court judge urged continued use of opioid-settlement funds for abatement programming; other public commenters urged deputies be equipped with cameras and questioned reserve declines and pay raises.
The Manitowoc County Board opened a public hearing on the county executive’s proposed 2026 budget and heard several citizens speaking before closing the hearing.
One attendee identified only as the judge for Circuit Court Branch 3 said he supported two elements of the proposed approach: directing opioid-settlement funding to human services for abatement programming and continuing work on courthouse repairs that have already been started. "I just want to, state my support of 2 of the things that, I know the county executive is looking to do. 1 is to, have…
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