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County administrator reports more than $1 million secured for Sheboygan Marsh boardwalk, previews budget and interagency talks
Summary
County Administrator Alayne Krause told the Executive Committee that Planning and Conservation Director Aaron Brault has secured over $1 million for the Sheboygan Marsh Boardwalk project, previewed 2027 budget planning and said she will meet city and HHS representatives about funding the Mobile Crisis Co‑Response Unit.
County Administrator Alayne Krause briefed the Sheboygan County Executive Committee on March 24 about recent funding successes and upcoming administrative work.
Krause said Planning and Conservation Director Aaron Brault has secured more than $1 million in funding for the Sheboygan Marsh Boardwalk project and that additional applications for Congressionally Directed Spending have been submitted to offset project costs. She framed the funding as a step toward advancing the boardwalk project’s planning and construction timeline.
Krause also reported that preliminary planning for the 2027 county budget has begun, with participation from Deputy Administrator Emily Stewart and Finance Director James Webb. She noted preparations related to upcoming County Board elections and a planned County Board reception.
On mental‑health response coordination, Krause said she has a forthcoming meeting with City of Sheboygan representatives and the county’s Health and Human Services Department to discuss future funding for the Mobile Crisis Co‑Response Unit. Krause additionally told the committee that Rocky Knoll is preparing for a centennial celebration in September and said State Senator Devin LeMahieu has announced he will not seek re‑election.
Krause closed by summarizing pending state legislation that could affect the county, citing items related to Clerk of Courts funding, competitive bidding rules and the Wisconsin utility tax. She did not provide bill numbers or timelines for those state actions during the briefing.
