Brown County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Brown County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
The county is moving to a higher-deductible insurance plan to manage rising costs. To help employees, they are adding an HRA that provides $1,200 a year for medical expenses.
The volunteer fire departments in Zephyr and Winchell just landed $45,000 each in state grants. This cash injection means better gear and faster response times for your neighborhood when emergencies strike.
The county is choosing energy contracts to manage utility costs for county facilities.
The jail's aging HVAC and door control systems are failing, creating safety and comfort issues. The county is prioritizing these repairs to keep the facility running.
Brown County is swapping out its old emergency alert system, CodeRED, for a new platform. You'll need to sign up again to make sure you still get critical safety updates on your phone.