Douglas County sells property to support Nemadji Trail Energy Center
After hearing concerns from constituents, Lee Sandok-Baker was the only supervisor to vote against the sale.
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After hearing concerns from constituents, Lee Sandok-Baker was the only supervisor to vote against the sale.
The chairman selected after the April 2024 election would receive $24,000 annually for their service to the board. The current salary is $15,000.
American Rescue Plan Act dollars will be used for asbestos abatement, demolition and the removal of mobile homes.
With no applications after more than a month of recruiting, the committee recommended a $2 increase in the starting wage for seasonal workers.
As Douglas County prepares to replace administrator Ann Doucette next year, the administration committee split on a vote to go with an administrative coordinator, which would give the county board more authority over the position.