Brown County Board approves 2025 budget with record-low $2.80 property tax rate, focusing on debt reduction and infrastructure investment.

The Brown County Board in Wisconsin has approved a 2025 budget featuring a record-low property tax rate of $2.80 per $1,000, down from $3.04. The budget totals $94.53 million and focuses on debt reduction and infrastructure investment, including $37 million for various projects. Outstanding debt will drop by $7.71 million, reaching a 35-year low of $35.9 million, marking a significant fiscal achievement under County Executive Troy Streckenbach.