VERNON COUNTY, Wis. – Vernon County has released its Draft Long-Range Plan for 2026–2028, outlining a roadmap to build a better future for residents, families, and generations to come. The plan reflects the County’s mission to enhance quality of life, safeguard health and safety, and protect the region’s unique rural character through responsible stewardship and transparent governance. The draft plan plan was developed out two all day sessions that included county elected representatives and staff that took place at the Pedretti Party Barn.
You can read about those meetings from our previous stories here.
The new plan identifies priority areas for each year, including:
- 2026: Priority-based budgeting, infrastructure improvements, fiscal responsibility, affordable housing, and tourism development.
- · 2027: Enhanced public safety, childcare development, economic growth incentives, succession planning, and environmental conservation.
- · 2028: Strengthened crisis intervention, expanded higher education opportunities, and improved countywide service culture.
Residents are encouraged to review the Draft Long-Range Plan and share their feedback through the County’s community survey. Input from the survey will help refine implementation strategies and ensure that County priorities align with the needs of Vernon County residents.
Survey Deadline: September 12, 2025
For more information and to read the full Vernon County Long-Range Plan 2026–2028
Take the survey and share your feedback here
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