JUNEAU â Road repairs and projects will move forward as the Dodge County Board approved the sale of $9.2 million in general obligation promissory notes.
The county board approved the measure Tuesday by a 28-3 vote. Supervisors Cathy Houchin, David Guckenberger and Mary Bobholz voted against it. Supervisors Naomi Kriewald and Kira Sheahan-Malloy members were absent.
Last month, the county board voted to borrow the money as part of the 2021 budget. The plan is to use the funding to upgrade 25 miles of roadway next year, with the goal of borrowing the same amount for 2022.
The nine road projects scheduled for repairs include County Highway AC near Randolph; County Highway BB from State Highway 19 to State Highway 16; County Highway CP near Derge Park; County Highway EM from County Highway ME to County Highway R; County Highway I from State Highway 26 to State Highway 49; County Highway S from County Highway WS to County Highway P; County Highway S from County Highway WS to Iron
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