Executive Office

Mission Statement

The mission of the Portage County Executive's office is to coordinate and direct all administrative management functions of the County; to appoint qualified individuals to serve as County department heads and members of boards and commissions, and to annually prepare and submit a responsible County budget to the Board for review. 

  1. State of the County, 2023

    Every autumn the 25 departments across the county examine their operational and program needs with a fine-tooth comb and devise a plan to keep their departments functioning and funded for the coming year...
  2. County Executive Pavelski Vetoes County Board Decision

    County Executive John Pavelski has vetoed the August 2023 County Board agreement with Cinovations to provide consulting services related to Master Facility planning...
  3. Declaration In Recognition of Constitution Day

    Few citizens even realize that September 17th is Constitution Day, and most of us never stop to reflect on what that means. But perhaps we should...
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