Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn has proposed a 2025 budget of $903 million, down from the previous year’s $937 million, the Wisconsin State Journal reports. The budget focuses on addressing community needs while aligning with anticipated revenue declines. Key elements include funding for the expansion of the Sunshine Place community resource center, a new dementia care unit, affordable housing, conservation efforts, and the Alliant Energy Center expansion.
The proposal includes $813 million for county operations, a $26 million increase from the previous year. However, capital spending would drop significantly to $90 million, the lowest since 2021. The budget proposes a 1.47% increase in property taxes, adding $17.04 to the average Madison homeowner’s tax bill, although the property tax rate would fall.
A net increase of 47.8 full-time equivalent positions is also included. Public hearings on the budget are scheduled for Oct. 9 and 28, with the County Board set to deliberate on Oct. 30.
