WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) - Implementing a new half-percent sales tax has been a topic of conversation for lawmakers in Winnebago County, and on Tuesday, county executive Gordon Hintz is set to present the topic at a board of supervisors meeting.

If approved, the county’s sales tax would increase from 5% to 5.5%, matching other counties in our region.

Winnebago County is one of two counties in the state without a sales tax, the other being Waukesha County.

Contrary to what some might think, both Hintz and board supervisor Chuck Farrey clarify that the extra tax would help keep the county financially stable and even lower property taxes.

A large structural deficit in Winnebago County is sparking the conversations about implementing the sales tax.

Winnebago County Executive Gordon H

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