County Board Approves 2027 Budget with Reduced Expenditures and Lower Tax Levy
At its meeting on Tuesday, November 10, the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors approved the budget for Jefferson County operations in 2027.
County officials initially presented the budget at their meeting and public comment session on October 13. The 2027 budget includes an estimated $113 million in expenditures, a reduction of roughly $3 million from the 2026 budget. The total county tax levy for 2027 is lower as well: $685,345 less than 2026.
“This budget reflects the diligent work of 26 Jefferson County departments to function as responsible stewards of the funds entrusted to us for serving our constituents,” said George Jaeckel, Jefferson County Supervisor and Chair of the Jefferson County Finance Committee. “I am confident that residents will continue to enjoy a high quality of life in our communities without an increase in their taxes.”
“The residents I represent demonstrate sound fiscal responsibility in their own lives, and they expect the same from their government officials,” said Steve Nass, Chair of the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors. “I’m honored to share this budget because it protects and improves lives while ensuring that our people keep more of the money they’ve earned.”
“The County Board passed a budget tonight that furthers progress on our Strategic Plan, supports the work done by our employees across all departments, and does all of that while lowering property taxes,” said County Administrator Michael Luckey. “This is a result of the hard work of our elected officials and all of our staff, and they should be proud of the process that got us here.”
For more information about Jefferson County, including the 2027 budget and recordings of County Board meetings: https://www.jeffersoncountywi.
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by Jefferson County.
