County hears two financing options for $50M highway shop; staff to return taxpayer-impact comparisons PFM financial adviser presented two approaches to fund a proposed $50 million highway shop: issue $20M in new debt (20-year notes) or redirect existing North Central Healthcare revenues onto levy to cover the gap; the committee asked staff for comparative analyses showing taxpayer impacts under different equalized-value growth scenarios.

Marathon County is weighing two financing strategies for a $50 million highway shop that could impact your taxes—will it mean new debt or a shift in healthcare revenue?

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Marathon County Officials Outline Strategies for Upcoming Budget Challenges County leaders discuss budget constraints, funding plans, and deferred capital projects for 2024.

Marathon County officials tackle budget challenges head-on, revealing critical strategies to fund essential projects while avoiding crippling debt.

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Committee Faces Capital Budget Challenges After 2024 Financial Audit Committee reports zero capital funds for 2026 budget following 2024 financial audit.

Marathon County's financial audit reveals a shocking truth: there will be no funds for capital projects in the 2026 budget, jeopardizing essential infrastructure and services.

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