JUNEAU â Road preparation and repair may start rolling out soon as the Dodge County Board approved the sale of $9.2 million in general obligation promissory notes.
The board approved the move Tuesday night with a 28-3 vote. Supervisors Betty Houchin, Dave Guckenberger and Mary Bobholz voted against it. Two board members were absent
An online survey in July and August was promoted in area media outlets and online, urging taxpayers to participate. The survey was posted on the Dodge County website. A total of 672 people responded, showing a majority in favor of spending more on Dodge County roads.
Four options were presented. Option 1 includes no borrowing and continuing to improve approximately 10 miles of pavement per year (29.3 percent in favor). Option 2 includes borrowing $6 million to improve approximately 17 additional miles of county highway (12.9 percent in favor). Option 3 includes borrowing $12 million to improve approximately 34 additional miles of county highway (17