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Racine County Proposes 2027 Budget with Increased Tax Levy

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County Executive Ralph Malicki proposed the 2027 budget for Racine County. The proposal sets the jail cost at $21.1 million, with property taxpayers covering $17.2 million, which represents a 2% increase over the 2026 budget. The overall property-tax levy increase was set at 3.8%, matching the rate of inflation.

From wrjn.com

Why it matters

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The proposed budget requires the county's property-tax levy to increase, with the jail representing about 25% of the total levy. The increase in the jail's taxpayer share is partly due to the state's payment for state prisoners more than doubling compared to current expectations.

From wrjn.com

Who's involved

  • county executiveCounty Executive who proposed the 2027 budget for Racine County
  • Racine CountyThe county government in Wisconsin that is proposing the budget
  • county councilThe elected administrative body responsible for approving the county budget

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • county councilSpeculative

    The County Council might face increased costs related to approving the proposed property-tax levy increase and jail spending

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