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Houghton County approves up to $8,000 for in-house IT support in February

Houghton County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026

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The Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved a 4-0 motion to authorize up to $8,000 to extend Superior Tech Wizards' in-house IT support through February 2026 and keep contractor Alex Radke in place while the county considers a longer-term arrangement.

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved a motion Friday to authorize up to $8,000 for in-house IT support from Superior Tech Wizards for February 2026.

Chairman Tom Tikkanen said the county would extend contractor Alex Radke through February while seeking a more permanent arrangement. Commissioner Glenn Anderson asked about the amount; Tikkanen said the figure was $8,000. Commissioner Glenn Anderson moved to approve up to $8,000 for Superior Tech Wizards for February IT support; Commissioner Gretchen Janssen seconded. The board approved the motion by recorded vote: YES: Anderson, Janssen, Tikkanen, Britz (4). NO: None (0). Absent: Keranen (1).

Tikkanen said the county expects to add a part-time associate to assist Alex Radke while the county evaluates longer-term staffing. The motion covers only the February extension and does not commit the board to further payments beyond that month without future approvals.