Manitowoc County supervisors approved an amendment (18–6) to accelerate a 2% wage increase for county employees effective Dec. 20, 2026, adding roughly $173,779 to the 2027 budget, according to counsel's estimate.

Manitowoc County — Nov 6, 2026

Proposal to add $250,000 for UW–Manitowoc Hillside roofing project fails

Nov 6, 2026

Manitowoc County adopts 2027 budget and property levy after wage increase amendment

Nov 6, 2026

Manitowoc County finance committee proposes $125,905 levy‑limit adjustment

Nov 5, 2026

Manitowoc County executive proposes seven Expo‑Ice Center Board appointees

Nov 5, 2026

Resolutions Votes

Board approves jail nurse reclassification, sick-leave amendment and workers' compensation plan

Oct 27, 2026

Finance

Finance committee reports $1 million surplus; human services deficit revised downward

Oct 27, 2026

Budget Staffing

County judges warn of low employee morale as proposed budget holds positions vacant

Oct 27, 2026

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What stands out in Manitowoc County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Manitowoc County with communities in Wisconsin or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Manitowoc County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on housing cost burden for renters.

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Nov 6Manitowoc County Board MeetingAdopt 2027 budget and property levy as amended (21–3).Nov 5Agenda: County Board Session – Consideration and Possible Adoption of the BudgetConsent appointment of seven members to Expo‑Ice Center Board for three-year terms expiring Dec. 31, 2029.Oct 27Manitowoc County Board MeetingAll three resolutions approved as recorded.Oct 26Minutes: County Board Session – Public Hearing on the BudgetConsent agenda items approved as a package

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Highway committee trims mechanic position and votes to cut some airport IT spending

Oct 27, 2026

Judges urge county to keep opioid funds with human services, not transfer to task force

Oct 27, 2026

Board hears health department report; $29,700 RICE grant approved

Oct 27, 2026

Board approves reallocation of 1.0 FTE in Sheriff’s Department; motion passes 21-2

Oct 26, 2026