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Marathon County committee outlines 2026 budget approach, flags compensation and utility risks
Summary
The Resources, Finance & Property Committee reviewed staff recommendations to guide 2026 budget development, framing three policy questions — which programs to provide, at what level of service, and at what cost — and discussed revenue assumptions, a planned wage-grid update, and uncertainties for insurance and utility costs.
The Marathon County Resources, Finance & Property Committee on July review-focused staff recommendations for developing the 2026 county budget, aiming to give committees early direction before the administrator presents the full proposed budget in September.
Administrator Leonard told the committee the budget process is intentionally staged so standing committees can guide staff on three policy questions: which programs and services to provide within state statute, what level of service the county should seek, and at what cost those services should be provided, including when to cover costs with fees versus levy funding.
Leonard and other staff recommended placeholder revenue assumptions to begin the budget build: a net new construction estimate of 1.75…
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