Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Beth Arentz-Clements’s organization
Jul 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Lacrosse County Human Services Vendor Conference
The conference covered administrative updates, including a transition to a single annual vendor meeting schedule. Attendees received guidance on the 2027 budget packet process, including details on CPIU increases, timeline expectations, and requirements for phase one and phase two packets. County staff also discussed upcoming changes to the RFP process and provided updates regarding the 2027 waiver renewal for CLTS services, including a reminder regarding the submission of progress reports for therapeutic services.
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La Crosse County Board of Supervisors Planning Meeting
The meeting featured a proclamation declaring July 2026 as Long Term Care & Residential Services Month and the appointment of a new Director of Long-Term Care Services. Key presentations included an overview of the county's long-term care campus operations, an update on the RISE Opioid Response Plan, and a detailed review of the SMRT Bus Program, which faces potential discontinuation due to declining ridership and loss of funding partners. Additionally, the board reviewed progress on the strategic plan, including workforce goals and the investigation of a potential multi-county transit commission.
Jul 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
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La Crosse County Opioid Response Plan 2026-2035
The RISE Opioid Response Plan for La Crosse County establishes a coordinated, system-level approach to address substance use and overdose. The plan outlines three main pillars: Justice Support, Family Strengthening, and Treatment Access. Funded by national opioid litigation settlements, this ten-year initiative, commencing in 2026, aims to improve existing services, close critical gaps, and foster long-term solutions. Key objectives include enhancing access to treatment and recovery, strengthening inter-provider connections, reducing care barriers, supporting individuals and families in recovery, and alleviating pressure on high-cost systems to ultimately reduce overdose deaths and build a healthier, safer community.
Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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La Crosse County Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Proceedings
The board addressed several administrative and legislative items, including the proclamation of June as Pride Month and an update from the County Administrator on health insurance, recycling projects, and homeless counts. Key actions included the implementation of a temporary moratorium on data centers, the approval of blufflands funding for trail counters, and the acceptance of additional energy assistance funding to support a new specialist position. The board also extended the pilot Civilian Review Board project until 2028, approved several board appointments, authorized the sale of a former county highway shop, and passed zoning ordinance amendments for properties in the towns of Barre and Hamilton.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
