GREEN BAY, WI — County Executive Troy Streckenbach and the Brown County Board of Supervisors released a proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 that promises the lowest property‑tax rate on record while advancing a slate of infrastructure improvements.
Tax rate and debt reduction
The budget sets the property‑tax mill rate at 12 cents lower than the current level, a reduction the officials describe as the lowest in the county’s history. The total levy comes to $97.77 million, which includes $1.5 million earmarked for new construction and reflects the closure of several tax‑increment districts.
County debt is projected to shrink by $7.41 million. Executive Streckenbach highlighted the long‑term fiscal discipline, noting, “Since 2018, we have eliminated $134 million in debt. I don’t know anybody else in the state of Wisconsin that’s doing something similar. There are some smaller counties that are actually debt‑free, and that is one of my goals as a county executive.”
Infrastructure investments
The 2027 plan allocates nearly $18 million to nine road, bridge and other infrastructure projects, including continued work on the South Bridge Connector—a key link that will improve traffic flow between Green Bay and surrounding communities.
Additional one‑time funding will be used to install and maintain new flood‑monitoring stations along the East River and to construct agricultural sediment basins designed to reduce phosphorus runoff into local waterways.
Public‑service enhancements
Brown County also proposes to begin construction on the second phases of both the Port Development Site and the South Landfill Site, projects that aim to expand capacity for commerce and waste management.
In the health‑services arena, the budget adds a second mental‑health clinician to the County Health and Human Services Department and expands open‑access hours for substance‑use assessments, improving timely care for residents struggling with addiction.
Where to find more information
For a detailed breakdown of the proposed budget, residents can visit the official Brown County website. The county will hold public hearings in the coming weeks, giving community members an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback before the Board of Supervisors votes on the final budget.
These steps reflect Brown County’s ongoing commitment to fiscal responsibility, infrastructure modernization, and the well‑being of its families and neighborhoods.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
