The Dane County Board of Supervisors is currently reviewing the 2023 executive budget. Don't have time to read the 877-page budget proposal? Don't worry. We're breaking down a few of the need-to-know points for you.

Joe Parsi, our County Executive, proposed the following spending allowances to the board in hopes of making progressive investments in Dane County's quality of life.

🏠 Life's basics

Following inflation and supply chain issues, these funds are working to address food security + a basic cost of living.

$6 million to the Second Harvest Foodbank of South Central Wisconsin
$1.5 million for the River Food Pantry's new facility
$6 million to fund a permanent men's shelter for the homeless
$6 million invested in Dane County Affordable Housing Development Fund

🧠 Mental health + addiction services

The county is prioritizing access to mental health resources and increasing staffing at public facilities.

$484,000 for more staffing at the Behavioral Health Resource Center
$500,000 towards Sheriff’s Office's mobile crisis team
$283,500 to fund new outreach and prevention positions

♻️ Climate change + conservation

It's not easy bein' green — but the 2023 budget is making room to invest in a sustainable future.

$92,600 to boost resources for the Office of Energy and Climate Change
$900,000 for the design of geothermal systems for the East District + Badger Prairie Campus
$3 million to develop a commercial-scale manure treatment facility
$500,000 towards the Waucheeta Connector Trail
$500,000 for the PARC and Ride bike trail grant program

🛣️ General + emerging needs

A series of projects + challenges working to bolster civic and public wellness.

$186,000 to fund testing for PFAS in drinking water supply.
$15.6 million for road improvement projects
$144,000 to supplement staffing of the Dane County Veterans Service Office

What comes next? The board will review the budget proposal + vote next month, Nov. 2022. When we know more, you'll know more.