REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF WISCONSIN FOR ROAD REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Background:  Wisconsin’s diverse economy is dependent upon state roads as well as city, county, and village streets and transit systems across the state.  State funding for roads in Wisconsin has failed to keep up with costs over the past several decades. Safety is a primary concern and responsibility of governments across Wisconsin and roads that are not maintained cause accidents. Our state highway and interstate system is the backbone of our surface transportation system and plays a vital role in the economy of Wisconsin. Both local and state roads need proper maintenance in order for our economy to grow. Water and outdoor recreation, along with trails, parks, golf courses, historic sites, and attractions, all work together to draw travelers to Sauk County. Local businesses, all cater to and benefit from traveler spending. Sauk County is among the top counties in the state for tourism. With people coming in and out of Sauk County for tourism, work, and everything in between, the quality of our roads is very important. In order to maintain our economy, Sauk County asks the State to allocate additional funds for repairing and improving USH 12/STH 23(Wisconsin Dells Parkway) through Lake Delton and Wisconsin Dells in Sauk County.