Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn on Monday signed the 2025 Dane County Budget alongside members of the Dane County Board. A public engagement process and accelerated timeline allowed budget passage earlier than previous years. Historic investments in service delivery and housing were the focus of this budget.
Budget highlights include:
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Over $30 million for housing and housing supports;
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Enhanced access to programming for veterans;
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Additional capacity in Adult Protective Services;
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Funds to establish a Dementia Care Stabilization Unit;
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Increased language access in multiple departments of county services;
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Increased support for reentry and jail diversion programs;
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A $10 million commitment to the Dane County Conservation Fund;
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Investments in the Alliant Energy Center campus and funding for next steps of the exposition hall expansion;
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$16.6 million in county highway projects across the county; and
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$2 million in capital financing to expand access to community resource hub Sunshine Place.
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The 2025 budget proposal totals $926,179,104. The operating budget is $813,712,952, while the capital plan is $112,466,152. The tax rate is $2.57 per $1,000 of equalized value, down from $2.73 in 2024.
