Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced Monday his $522 million budget for 2013 will focus on funding programs that support health and human services.
Nearly half of Parisi’s $493 million operating budget will be used to expand Child Protective Services and expedite court proceedings concerning neglected children.
The budget also dedicates $25,000, which will support Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, an organization that provides housing for those fleeing domestic abuse.
On Sept. 19, the county announced a proposal to open a homeless shelter on Wright Street, but Mayor Paul Soglin said in a letter to Parisi he has “grave concerns” with the proposed site.
Parisi included funding in his proposed 2013 budget for the homeless shelter. The county is also looking into multiple building sites, according to Parisi.
“It’s a problem we can’t ignore...,” Parisi said. “The city has done nothing to move forward to address this critical need.”
The Dane County Board will review Parisi’s proposed budget before voting in mid-November.
