Marathon County ERC advances rezones, solid-waste plan and resolution backing local control bills

Jan 7, 2026

At its Jan. 6 meeting the Environmental Resources Committee approved three rezones, adopted the solid waste department strategic plan for 2026–2030, and passed a resolution asking the Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby in favor of state bills that would give municipalities greater authority over large renewable energy projects.

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The Marathon County Environmental Resources Committee on Jan. 6 approved a series of routine land-use petitions, adopted a strategic plan for solid-waste operations, and passed a resolution urging the Wisconsin Counties Association to support state legislation that would expand municipal authority over the siting of large renewable energy facilities.

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