Eric Burmeister

The Marinette County Board of Supervisors 2026 budget includes information on operational expenditures, revenue sources, and tax levies. Key discussion points include the property tax limitation, equalized valuation, fund balance, sales tax revenue, and departmental user fees. The budget focuses on funding county services, capital improvements, and managing debt, while also addressing the need for cost efficiencies and resource allocation.

This strategic plan for Marinette County outlines key priorities and goals for the 2025-2026 period, developed through a collaborative process. It focuses on three main strategic pillars: Financial Sustainability, Resident and Visitor Access to Recreational Resources, and Internal & External Marketing Efforts. The plan aims to ensure the county's long-term financial health, improve recreational opportunities and accessibility, and foster a positive community environment by addressing perceptions, encouraging interactions, and supporting housing. The overarching vision is to provide effective and efficient public services, responsibly steward resources, maintain robust infrastructure, and build a healthy, safe, and thriving community.

The Marinette County Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan for 2023-2027 aims to guide the maintenance and development of outdoor recreation facilities to provide quality experiences for residents and visitors. It focuses on balancing recreational demands with the protection of natural resources. Key areas include assessing recreation needs, promoting cooperation among stakeholders, prioritizing facility maintenance, and ensuring ADA compliance. The plan addresses goals such as maintaining relationships with interest groups, improving existing sites, developing new facilities, protecting environmental resources, and enhancing public information and participation.

The Marinette County Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2025-2030 focuses on reducing long-term risk to human life and property from natural and man-made hazards. It assesses community vulnerability, identifies deficiencies, and develops mitigation strategies. The plan prioritizes natural hazards such as tornadoes, strong winds, lightning, thunderstorms, winter storms, wildland fires, and flooding. It also addresses climate change impacts and outlines mitigation goals, an action plan, and potential funding sources.

The plan focuses on sustainably managing, conserving, and protecting natural resources for present and future generations, addressing ecological and socioeconomic needs. It aims to protect resources from natural catastrophes and human threats, manage for environmental needs like watershed protection and biotic diversity, and provide for sociological needs including raw materials for wood-using industries and recreational opportunities. The plan also emphasizes sustainable forestry practices, multiple use of the forest, and cooperation with various agencies to improve forest health and productivity.