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Marathon County ERC advances rezones, solid-waste plan and resolution backing local control bills
Summary
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.
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.
Rezoning actions: After staff reports and no public opposition for the specific parcels, the committee approved three rezone petitions and recommended each to the county board where required. The approved petitions included: Michael Garman (farmland preservation to neighborhood commercial, item…
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