Economic Support staff report WHEAP caseloads and positive consortium review

May 28, 2026

Economic Support staff reported WHEAP numbers for the county (691 applied; 615 paid; 115 crisis benefits; 70 HVAC benefits; 7 water conservation) and said the Northern Income Maintenance Consortium received positive Management Evaluation Review findings for FoodShare compliance.

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Jeanine Spuhler told the Bayfield County Human Services Board on May 28 that Economic Support staff continued heavy workload while supporting consortium initiatives and planning for program changes. She said the Northern Income Maintenance Consortium recognized lead‑worker Aaron Kalmon for outstanding work and that the consortium received positive findings from a Management Evaluation Review (MER) for FoodShare compliance.

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