Committee forwards resolution urging recurring state transportation funding to county board

The Oneida County Public Works & Solid Waste Committee approved a resolution asking Wisconsin’s governor and legislature to enact a sustainable, recurring funding solution for transportation programs rather than relying on one-time funding allocations.

Highway Commissioner Alex Hegeman explained the resolution was circulated to counties and requests recurring program funding. Robb Jensen moved and Ted Cushing seconded that the committee approve the resolution as a consent agenda item and forward it to the county board; minutes record the motion as carried.

Why it matters: County highway and bridge projects often depend on state funding; shifting to recurring funding could improve predictability for long-term planning and match project timelines.

Next steps: The resolution will be forwarded to the Oneida County Board for consideration as a consent agenda item.