Barron County presents 2026 published budget draft; staff flags fund‑balance and Motorola payment timing County administrators presented the published budget documents for 2026, showing a drop in mill rate driven by a sharp increase in equalized valuation and a plan to use fund balance to cover an initial Motorola payment if the board moves forward.

Barron County’s 2026 budget draft reveals a promising drop in the mill rate and a strategic plan for funding important projects—what does this mean for residents?

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