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Winnebago County orientation walks new supervisors through departments, budgets and meeting technology
Summary
County Executive Gordon Hintz led an orientation that introduced 27 department heads, reviewed major capital projects and statutory duties, and included hands-on training for the county’s board portal and laptops ahead of the organizational meeting.
County Executive Gordon Hintz opened an orientation for newly seated Winnebago County supervisors with an overview of county responsibilities, saying the job requires coordination across departments, long-term planning and careful stewardship of public resources.
The orientation included briefings from 27 department heads covering public safety, public health, solid waste, highways, parks, facilities and finance. Hintz framed the session as an introduction to immediate priorities and statutory obligations, noting his office draws authority from state statute 59.17 and serves to coordinate county administration and budget development.
Why it matters: Supervisors will soon vote on committee assignments, the county’s organizational rules and budget priorities. Staff repeatedly…
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