2/11/2025 County Board Meeting

The Racine County Board meeting held on February 11, 2025, included several key procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved the appointment of Lorenzo Santos as the Emergency Management Coordinator following a thorough interview process. A significant agenda item was the presentation and upcoming vote on a multi-year marketing campaign with Discover Wisconsin, aimed at promoting Racine County's attractions and economic development. The campaign involves a proposed annual investment of approximately $420,000, with detailed discussions on its reach, effectiveness, and strategic partnership vision. Additionally, the board approved a $30,000 transfer within the 2025 capital budget related to the farmland preservation plan, funded by a Wisconsin Department of Agriculture grant. Other procurement-related items included a resolution authorizing a five-year lease for seven vehicles for communications and claims, and an emergency procurement report for 2024 was submitted. Public comments focused heavily on local policing issues in the Town of Waterford, including a proposed contract with the Racine County Sheriff's Department, but no direct procurement decisions on that matter were made during this meeting.