Marinette County committee debates reducing board
MARINETTE — Marinette County’s Executive Committee discussed reducing the county board from 30 members to 15, as a petition effort could put the question before voters in 2027. Public commenter Kim Brooks urged supervisors to consider board reduction alongside committee consolidation, while committee members debated representation, timing and how a smaller board would function. No action was taken at the Tuesday meeting. Brooks said consolidating committees could reduce repetitive meetings while maintaining oversight. She noted that many Wisconsin counties have consolidated committees and said a smaller board could be part of a broader restructuring. “You would have broad latitude in designing a new structure,” Brooks said. Brooks suggested that supervisors consider different committee assignments and options for public participation. She argued that streamlining could reduce staff time spent preparing for and attending meetings, while allowing department heads to focus on county work. Brooks also said meeting schedules affect who can serve. “This board does not adequately reflect the county,” Brooks said. Brooks added that morning and workday meetings can disadvantage working people, parents and other residents who might participate or serve as supervisors. Chair John Guarisco said his proposal was intended to open discussion, not prompt and immediate vote. He
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