County Board Chair Reacts to Adoption of 2026 Budget

November 12, 2025
Dylan Moffitt, Policy, Outreach, and Communications Coordinator, (608) 228-9053
County Board

Adopted plan balances fiscal responsibility and compassion through strong partnerships between the county’s leadership, departments, and community stakeholders

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — Dane County Board Chair Patrick Miles issued a statement following County Executive Melissa Agard’s signing of the 2026 county budget, formally adopting the spending plan adopted by the Dane County Board of Supervisors last week.

“This budget shows the best of local government — working together, caring for our community, and managing resources responsibly,” said County Board Chair Patrick Miles. “Every department, supervisor, and community partner played a vital role in shaping this budget, ensuring that public input and shared priorities are at its heart.

“This budget proves that we can find innovative, responsible solutions when we work together and prioritize the very real needs of our community. There are difficult challenges and choices ahead —driven primarily by state-imposed revenue limits, federal actions, and funding uncertainty— but I am confident the board is ready to navigate them with fiscal discipline and care for our community.

“We look forward to working with County Executive Agard, department leaders, and community partners in the months ahead. Our shared responsibility is to ensure that Dane County remains a place where people can count on strong services, safe communities, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.”

The scheduled special meeting of the Dane County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, has been canceled.

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About the Dane County Board of Supervisors: The Dane County Board of Supervisors is the legislative and policymaking body of Dane County government. Composed of 37 supervisors elected to represent each county district, the county board’s mission is to effectively represent the people of Dane County, providing services that secure the blessings of freedom, ensure domestic tranquility, promote the general welfare, and perfect the forms of government. Learn more about the county board at https://board.danecounty.gov/.