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Marathon County board adopts $196.35 million 2026 budget and sets property tax levy after amendments
Summary
After hours of debate and several amendments, the Marathon County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 11 approved the 2026 budget of $196,351,665 and set the property tax levy at $61,225,481; the board also approved reallocations for transportation, folded an internet stipend into supervisor pay, and reduced contingency by $200,000.
The Marathon County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the 2026 county budget of $196,351,665 and to set the property tax levy at $61,225,481 following a string of amendments and extended debate.
The vote came after committee reports and line‑by‑line discussion of proposed changes to the executive budget. Finance Director Sam confirmed the updated figures on the floor and noted the resolution language was adjusted for the passed amendments; the board recorded that the new mill rate moved from about 3.5006 to 3.4892 following the changes. "We've tried to be as transparent as possible," Supervisor Robinson said during floor debate, thanking administration…
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