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Votes at a glance: What the Dane County Board approved Nov. 5
Summary
On Nov. 5 the Dane County Board adopted Resolution 174 (2026 operating budget, sub 1) 32–5, rejected two floor amendments (Peterson 1–36; McCarvel 6–31), and approved Resolution 175 (capital) and Resolution 176 (2025 tax levy) and several ordinance fee changes.
Key votes taken by the Dane County Board on Nov. 5:
- Resolution 174, 2026 Operating Budget Appropriations (Personnel & Finance Committee recommendation, sub 1) — PASSED by roll call, 32–5. The main motion follows committee compromise language and funds a mix of county operations, human-services contracts and reserves as described in the packet.
- Peterson amendment (freeze nine deputy positions; restore funding to human services) — FAILED by roll call, recorded in the transcript as 1–36.
- McCarvel (McCarville) amendment to restore sheriff funding — FAILED by roll call, recorded in the transcript as 6–31.
- Resolution 175, 2026 Capital Appropriations — PASSED (committee recommendation; no floor amendments reported).
- Ordinance amendments changing/setting fees (packet items OA21, others) — ADOPTED as a group.
- Resolution 176, 2025 tax levy (Personnel & Finance Committee recommendation, sub 1) — PASSED; supervisors debated property-tax impacts and approved the levy as posted.
What happens next: With the board27s votes, sub 1 allocations govern 2026 appropriations effective Jan. 1, 2026. Departments will implement budgeted authority, and committees signaled immediate work on 2027 fiscal planning to address a structural shortfall.
