The Jefferson County Finance Committee voted on Thursday to set the framework for the 2025 Jefferson County Budget, according to information released by the Office of the Administrator. According to the release, the 2025 budget — estimated at $109.4 million — represents a 2.8% increase over the prior year. The...
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Jefferson County Health Department: Whooping cough is impacting Jefferson County
Jefferson County Health Department officials Monday released information alerting county residents of an increase in pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough. According to the release, cases in Jefferson County have increased “over the past few months.” “The Health Department continues working with each of these cases and their providers...
Evers, Baldwin, DOR announce service to allow Wisconsin taxpayers to file electronically in 2025
Wisconsin taxpayers will be able to file their returns electronically, according to information released by the office of Gov. Tony Evers late last month.According to the release, Evers, along with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced jointly that the state will join the Internal...
Hameau to succeed Haugom as Jefferson County Emergency Management director
Tracy Hameau has been named director of Jefferson County Emergency Management, according to information released Friday by the county’s Office of the County Administrator. She succeeds Donna Haugom, who recently retired after 32 years of service with the county, the release stated. Hameau began in her new role with Jefferson...
Jefferson County administrator accepts position in Watertown
Jefferson County Administrator Ben Wehmeier has announced that he will be taking a position with the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation, where he will serve as president and CEO. According to information released Thursday by Wehmeier, he began his tenure as county administrator in July of 2013. His last day...