We need a Salt Wise Wisconsin!
Governor Tony Evers included $5 million dollars in his biennial budget to create a one-time grant program to support municipalities who want to make Salt Wise winter maintenance equipment purchases.
What can you do?
Fill out this online form to let members of the Joint Finance Committee know that you support this program and they should keep it in the budget.
It is also helpful to send this same message directly to your state senator and representative. You can look up their emails here under "Who Are My legislators."
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In case it's helpful, you can copy and paste this message: Dear Legislators, I would like to voice my support for the Winter Maintenance Innovation and Efficiency Grant Program, a proposal that promises to deliver significant cost savings and enhance the efficiency of our local infrastructure. This program focuses on implementing advanced snow and ice control technologies, including ground speed control systems, improved plow blade technologies, and salt brine utilization. These innovations have demonstrated the potential to reduce annual road salt usage by 25-50%, leading to substantial savings in taxpayer dollars. By minimizing excessive salt application, we can also mitigate infrastructure damage, thereby reducing long-term repair costs and freeing up resources for other essential community needs. This program represents a smart investment that prioritizes fiscal responsibility and maximizes the return on our tax dollars. Personally, I have seen . . .
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