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Committee approves 25% cut to county donations to Vernon Historical Society and County Fair
Summary
The Finance Committee voted unanimously Oct. 10 to cut its donations to the Vernon Historical Society and the Vernon County Fair by 25%, saving $13,750 as part of efforts to close a $118,000 2026 budget gap.
The Vernon County Finance Committee voted Oct. 10 to reduce the county's donations to two local organizations by 25%, a change the committee said would yield $13,750 in savings for the proposed 2026 budget.
Supervisor Will Beitlich moved to “reduce the donation to the Vernon Historical Society and the Vernon County Fair by 25%, totaling $13,750.00.” Supervisor Charlie Jacobson seconded the motion; a voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried, according to the minutes.
Committee members framed the move as a targeted, temporary cut to help close the remaining budget gap. The committee's actions are part of a broader package of measures discussed the same day that also included using excess sales tax revenue and shifting capital funding sources.
