6/9/2026 Racine County Board Organizational Meeting

The Racine County Board held its organizational meeting on June 9, 2026, with significant focus on environmental and infrastructure projects related to local waterways. A major procurement discussion centered on the Waterford Waterway Management District's multi-year draw down dredging project aimed at removing sediment and invasive species to restore water quality and preserve property values. The project, estimated at $6 million, sought funding from the county's Monsanto settlement fund. After presentations and extensive debate regarding environmental impact, funding amounts, and project scope, the board approved an amended allocation of $750,000 from the Monsanto settlement fund to support the dredging and waterway improvement efforts. Additionally, the board received an update on the Reef Point Marina revitalization project, a $32.5 million capital improvement currently on budget and progressing through multiple construction phases, including recent receipt of a boating infrastructure grant. The meeting also included procedural items such as appointments and open meetings law training, but the primary procurement actions involved the approval of funding for the Waterford dredging project and updates on the marina construction.