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DPW plans one-time carryover to reduce 2026 levy; highways warns of future GTA drop
Summary
County public works proposed using one-time carryover funds (including SALT and other reserves) to reduce the 2026 levy. Highways staff said the strategy helps smooth 2026 but warned a multi-year falloff in state general transportation aid (GTA) could create pressure in future budget cycles.
Kenosha County's Department of Public Works presented a budget that relies on carryover funds to produce a modest levy reduction in 2026 and to cover near-term capital needs.
The department described using specific carryover balances, notably a SALT line fund in highways and unused park seasonal dollars, to offset operating and…
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