Brown County Treasurers have traditionally served as the local tax collector. However, tighter budgets and increasing demands at the local level have changed the duties of the County Treasurer and increased expectations for this important position.
Treasurer Patrick serves as the County's Chief
Investment Officer, working with local financial institutions to keep
the County funds safe and secure, while at the same time generating the
best possible returns on the money. She also handles delinquent tax
payment plans for taxpayers that find it difficult to pay their
semi-annual tax bill. Another budgeting tool provided is the tax escrow
program (TIP) that allows for the taxpayer to actually make monthly
payments toward their upcoming tax bills, either by making payments
directly to the Treasurer or through an automatic debit process at their
bank. Local banks also accept payments in person as a public service to
our community.
Treasurer Patrick is dedicated to the efficient management of her office and safeguarding of funds in her care.