“This Is Not My Beautiful House…” (Strategies for Dealing with Dilapidated Properties)

Nuisances 161, December 2020 by Attorney Nathan Bayer, Crivello Carlson s.c.

“This Is Not My Beautiful House…” (Strategies for Dealing with Dilapidated Properties)

Nuisances 161, December 2020 by Attorney Nathan Bayer, Crivello Carlson s.c.

“This Is Not My Beautiful House…” (Strategies for Dealing with Dilapidated Properties)

Nuisances 161, December 2020 by Attorney Nathan Bayer, Crivello Carlson s.c.

“This Is Not My Beautiful House…” (Strategies for Dealing with Dilapidated Properties)

Nuisances 161, December 2020 by Attorney Nathan Bayer, Crivello Carlson s.c.

After State Interference, Financial Incentives Encourage Employee Residency

Employees 367, November 2020 by Curt Witynski, JD, Deputy Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

After State Interference, Financial Incentives Encourage Employee Residency

Employees 367, November 2020 by Curt Witynski, JD, Deputy Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

After State Interference, Financial Incentives Encourage Employee Residency

Employees 367, November 2020 by Curt Witynski, JD, Deputy Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

After State Interference, Financial Incentives Encourage Employee Residency

Employees 367, November 2020 by Curt Witynski, JD, Deputy Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Apartment Inspection and Landlord Registration Programs

Powers of Municipalities 940, November 2020 by Curt Witynski, JD, Deputy Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Apartment Inspection and Landlord Registration Programs

Powers of Municipalities 940, November 2020 by Curt Witynski, JD, Deputy Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Apartment Inspection and Landlord Registration Programs

Powers of Municipalities 940, November 2020 by Curt Witynski, JD, Deputy Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Apartment Inspection and Landlord Registration Programs

Powers of Municipalities 940, November 2020 by Curt Witynski, JD, Deputy Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Enforcing Seasonal Weight Limitation Ordinances

Traffic Regulation 432, December 2020 by Attorneys E. Joseph Kershek and Kimberly Kershek

Enforcing Seasonal Weight Limitation Ordinances

Traffic Regulation 432, December 2020 by Attorneys E. Joseph Kershek and Kimberly Kershek

Enforcing Seasonal Weight Limitation Ordinances

Traffic Regulation 432, December 2020 by Attorneys E. Joseph Kershek and Kimberly Kershek

Enforcing Seasonal Weight Limitation Ordinances

Traffic Regulation 432, December 2020 by Attorneys E. Joseph Kershek and Kimberly Kershek

Funding Streets Through Transportation Utility Fees

Powers of Municipalities 939, September 2020 by Curt Witynski, J.D., Deputy Executive Director, Claire Silverman, Legal Counsel, Maria Davis, Assistant Legal Counsel, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Funding Streets Through Transportation Utility Fees

Powers of Municipalities 939, September 2020 by Curt Witynski, J.D., Deputy Executive Director, Claire Silverman, Legal Counsel, Maria Davis, Assistant Legal Counsel, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Funding Streets Through Transportation Utility Fees

Powers of Municipalities 939, September 2020 by Curt Witynski, J.D., Deputy Executive Director, Claire Silverman, Legal Counsel, Maria Davis, Assistant Legal Counsel, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Funding Streets Through Transportation Utility Fees

Powers of Municipalities 939, September 2020 by Curt Witynski, J.D., Deputy Executive Director, Claire Silverman, Legal Counsel, Maria Davis, Assistant Legal Counsel, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Garbage Collection and Recycling FAQs

Sanitation 30, December 2020 by Curt Witynski, Deputy Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Garbage Collection and Recycling FAQs

Sanitation 30, December 2020 by Curt Witynski, Deputy Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Garbage Collection and Recycling FAQs

Sanitation 30, December 2020 by Curt Witynski, Deputy Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Garbage Collection and Recycling FAQs

Sanitation 30, December 2020 by Curt Witynski, Deputy Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Oversight of Municipal Police Departments in Wisconsin

Police 314, August 2020 by Claire Silverman, Legal Counsel, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Oversight of Municipal Police Departments in Wisconsin

Police 314, August 2020 by Claire Silverman, Legal Counsel, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Oversight of Municipal Police Departments in Wisconsin

Police 314, August 2020 by Claire Silverman, Legal Counsel, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Oversight of Municipal Police Departments in Wisconsin

Police 314, August 2020 by Claire Silverman, Legal Counsel, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Qualified Immunity Acknowledges Legal Realities

Liability 438, January 2021 by Kail Decker, City Attorney and Patrick Mitchell, Chief of Police, City of West Allis

Qualified Immunity Acknowledges Legal Realities

Liability 438, January 2021 by Kail Decker, City Attorney and Patrick Mitchell, Chief of Police, City of West Allis

Qualified Immunity Acknowledges Legal Realities

Liability 438, January 2021 by Kail Decker, City Attorney and Patrick Mitchell, Chief of Police, City of West Allis

Qualified Immunity Acknowledges Legal Realities

Liability 438, January 2021 by Kail Decker, City Attorney and Patrick Mitchell, Chief of Police, City of West Allis

Cybersecurity Alert & Resources for You

Cybersecurity Alert & Resources for You

Cybersecurity Alert & Resources for You

Cybersecurity Alert & Resources for You

Understanding League Legal Services

Misc 1R4

Understanding League Legal Services

Misc 1R4

Understanding League Legal Services

Misc 1R4

Understanding League Legal Services

Misc 1R4

Wisconsin’s Recreational Immunity Statute: How Much Protection Does It Offer?

Liability 390R2

Wisconsin’s Recreational Immunity Statute: How Much Protection Does It Offer?

Liability 390R2

Wisconsin’s Recreational Immunity Statute: How Much Protection Does It Offer?

Liability 390R2

Wisconsin’s Recreational Immunity Statute: How Much Protection Does It Offer?

Liability 390R2

You’re in the Public Sector Now!

Misc 22

You’re in the Public Sector Now!

Misc 22

You’re in the Public Sector Now!

Misc 22

You’re in the Public Sector Now!

Misc 22

Accessory Dwelling Units: A Provocative Alternative to Traditional Housing

Housing 22

Accessory Dwelling Units: A Provocative Alternative to Traditional Housing

Housing 22

Accessory Dwelling Units: A Provocative Alternative to Traditional Housing

Housing 22

Accessory Dwelling Units: A Provocative Alternative to Traditional Housing

Housing 22

Focus: The Board of Review in Uncertain Times

Taxation 1060

Focus: The Board of Review in Uncertain Times

Taxation 1060

Focus: The Board of Review in Uncertain Times

Taxation 1060

Focus: The Board of Review in Uncertain Times

Taxation 1060

Short-Term Rentals

Licensing and Regulation 403

Short-Term Rentals

Licensing and Regulation 403

Short-Term Rentals

Licensing and Regulation 403

Short-Term Rentals

Licensing and Regulation 403

Coronavirus Resources for Municipalities

Check out the League’s COVID-19 page for information that will help you navigate the pandemic.  

Thanks to Wisconsin’s cities and villages for their leadership during this time.  You are important to your community. &a...

Coronavirus Resources for Municipalities

Check out the League’s COVID-19 page for information that will help you navigate the pandemic.  

Thanks to Wisconsin’s cities and villages for their leadership during this time.  You are important to your community. &a...

Coronavirus Resources for Municipalities

Check out the League’s COVID-19 page for information that will help you navigate the pandemic.  

Thanks to Wisconsin’s cities and villages for their leadership during this time.  You are important to your community. &a...

Coronavirus Resources for Municipalities

Check out the League’s COVID-19 page for information that will help you navigate the pandemic.  

Thanks to Wisconsin’s cities and villages for their leadership during this time.  You are important to your community. &a...

Municipal Utility Governance: Options & Responsibilities

Public Utilities 356

Municipal Utility Governance: Options & Responsibilities

Public Utilities 356

Municipal Utility Governance: Options & Responsibilities

Public Utilities 356

Municipal Utility Governance: Options & Responsibilities

Public Utilities 356

Public Comment Q&A

Governing Bodies 410

Public Comment Q&A

Governing Bodies 410

Public Comment Q&A

Governing Bodies 410

Public Comment Q&A

Governing Bodies 410

Wausau Walgreens is latest case of dark store tax loophole, costing residents over $120,000...

City taxpayers will lose nearly $23,000 this year when the city refunds Walgreens for a portion of its taxes in the latest case of a "dark store" tax loophole in Wisconsin that left Wausau taxpayers on the hook for over $120,000 in the past five years.

The Robots Are Coming: Planning for Autonomous Vehicles

Transportation 1

The Robots Are Coming: Planning for Autonomous Vehicles

Transportation 1

The Robots Are Coming: Planning for Autonomous Vehicles

Transportation 1

The Robots Are Coming: Planning for Autonomous Vehicles

Transportation 1

Elections Q & A

Elections 608

Elections Q & A

Elections 608

Elections Q & A

Elections 608

Elections Q & A

Elections 608

Bill seeks to bar large retailers from using the ‘dark store loophole’ in property tax battles

Portland, Maine: The bill, expected to appear before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee, would require that retail sales facilities more than 20,000 square feet be valued based on current use, or, if vacant, according to their highest and best use...

Court of Appeals Upholds Denial of Cell Tower Permit

Licensing & Regulation 402

Court of Appeals Upholds Denial of Cell Tower Permit

Licensing & Regulation 402

Court of Appeals Upholds Denial of Cell Tower Permit

Licensing & Regulation 402

Court of Appeals Upholds Denial of Cell Tower Permit

Licensing & Regulation 402

DOL Raises Earnings Threshold for FLSA Exemptions

Employees 355

DOL Raises Earnings Threshold for FLSA Exemptions

Employees 355

DOL Raises Earnings Threshold for FLSA Exemptions

Employees 355

DOL Raises Earnings Threshold for FLSA Exemptions

Employees 355

Intergovernmental Cooperation in Wisconsin

Powers of Municipalities 937

Intergovernmental Cooperation in Wisconsin

Powers of Municipalities 937

Intergovernmental Cooperation in Wisconsin

Powers of Municipalities 937

Intergovernmental Cooperation in Wisconsin

Powers of Municipalities 937

Municipal Water Coalition announce PFAS initiative

The coalition stated wastewater treatment facilities are not “producers” or “users” of PFAS chemicals.... The release stated POTWs are “receivers” of these chemicals used by manufacturers and consumers, and merely convey or manage the traces of PFAS....

Municipal Water Coalition announce PFAS initiative

The coalition stated wastewater treatment facilities are not “producers” or “users” of PFAS chemicals.... The release stated POTWs are “receivers” of these chemicals used by manufacturers and consumers, and merely convey or manage the traces of PFAS....

Municipal Water Coalition announce PFAS initiative

The coalition stated wastewater treatment facilities are not “producers” or “users” of PFAS chemicals.... The release stated POTWs are “receivers” of these chemicals used by manufacturers and consumers, and merely convey or manage the traces of PFAS....

Municipal Water Coalition announce PFAS initiative

The coalition stated wastewater treatment facilities are not “producers” or “users” of PFAS chemicals.... The release stated POTWs are “receivers” of these chemicals used by manufacturers and consumers, and merely convey or manage the traces of PFAS....

ABCs on CBD

Licensing & Regulation 401

ABCs on CBD

Licensing & Regulation 401

ABCs on CBD

Licensing & Regulation 401

ABCs on CBD

Licensing & Regulation 401

Cities Successfully Defend Against Dark Store Challenges - You Can Too

Taxation 1059

Cities Successfully Defend Against Dark Store Challenges - You Can Too

Taxation 1059

Cities Successfully Defend Against Dark Store Challenges - You Can Too

Taxation 1059

Cities Successfully Defend Against Dark Store Challenges - You Can Too

Taxation 1059

Putting "Responsible" Back into "Lowest Responsible Bidder"

Contracts 403

Putting "Responsible" Back into "Lowest Responsible Bidder"

Contracts 403

Putting "Responsible" Back into "Lowest Responsible Bidder"

Contracts 403

Putting "Responsible" Back into "Lowest Responsible Bidder"

Contracts 403

Wisconsin Villages Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Municipal Corporations 60

Wisconsin Villages Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Municipal Corporations 60

Wisconsin Villages Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Municipal Corporations 60

Wisconsin Villages Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Municipal Corporations 60

Local Government Environmental Cost Recovery Tools

Liability 437

Local Government Environmental Cost Recovery Tools

Liability 437

Local Government Environmental Cost Recovery Tools

Liability 437

Local Government Environmental Cost Recovery Tools

Liability 437

Municipal Immunity for Discretionary Acts Survives - For Now

Liability 436

Municipal Immunity for Discretionary Acts Survives - For Now

Liability 436

Municipal Immunity for Discretionary Acts Survives - For Now

Liability 436

Municipal Immunity for Discretionary Acts Survives - For Now

Liability 436

Warrantless Blood Draws of Unconscious Drunk Drivers

Police 313

Warrantless Blood Draws of Unconscious Drunk Drivers

Police 313

Warrantless Blood Draws of Unconscious Drunk Drivers

Police 313

Warrantless Blood Draws of Unconscious Drunk Drivers

Police 313

A Comparison of the First Three Approved Financial Assistance Programs for...

Public Utilities 355

A Comparison of the First Three Approved Financial Assistance Programs for...

Public Utilities 355

A Comparison of the First Three Approved Financial Assistance Programs for...

Public Utilities 355

A Comparison of the First Three Approved Financial Assistance Programs for...

Public Utilities 355

An Overview of the Public Trust Doctrine

Miscellaneous 5R-1

An Overview of the Public Trust Doctrine

Miscellaneous 5R-1

An Overview of the Public Trust Doctrine

Miscellaneous 5R-1

An Overview of the Public Trust Doctrine

Miscellaneous 5R-1

Dealing with Limitation of Liability Clauses in Contracts

Contracts 402

Dealing with Limitation of Liability Clauses in Contracts

Contracts 402

Dealing with Limitation of Liability Clauses in Contracts

Contracts 402

Dealing with Limitation of Liability Clauses in Contracts

Contracts 402

Business Purpose Unnecessary for “Agricultural” Classification

Taxation 1057

Business Purpose Unnecessary for “Agricultural” Classification

Taxation 1057

Business Purpose Unnecessary for “Agricultural” Classification

Taxation 1057

Business Purpose Unnecessary for “Agricultural” Classification

Taxation 1057

Charging or Increasing Recycling Fees Does Not Impact a Community’s Levy Limit

Taxation 1058

Charging or Increasing Recycling Fees Does Not Impact a Community’s Levy Limit

Taxation 1058

Charging or Increasing Recycling Fees Does Not Impact a Community’s Levy Limit

Taxation 1058

Charging or Increasing Recycling Fees Does Not Impact a Community’s Levy Limit

Taxation 1058

Roles and Authority of Governing Body Members

Governing Bodies 409

Roles and Authority of Governing Body Members

Governing Bodies 409

Roles and Authority of Governing Body Members

Governing Bodies 409

Roles and Authority of Governing Body Members

Governing Bodies 409

Summertime and (Pre-Mosquitos) the Living Is Easy

Employees 272R3, Licensing & Regulation 400, Miscellaneous 21

Summertime and (Pre-Mosquitos) the Living Is Easy

Employees 272R3, Licensing & Regulation 400, Miscellaneous 21

Summertime and (Pre-Mosquitos) the Living Is Easy

Employees 272R3, Licensing & Regulation 400, Miscellaneous 21

Summertime and (Pre-Mosquitos) the Living Is Easy

Employees 272R3, Licensing & Regulation 400, Miscellaneous 21

Municipal Employees are Employees at Will

Employees 350

Municipal Employees are Employees at Will

Employees 350

Municipal Employees are Employees at Will

Employees 350

Municipal Employees are Employees at Will

Employees 350

New Records Schedule Approved for Municipalities

Public Records 151

New Records Schedule Approved for Municipalities

Public Records 151

New Records Schedule Approved for Municipalities

Public Records 151

New Records Schedule Approved for Municipalities

Public Records 151

WI Fair Employment Act: New Amendments Address Arrest & Conviction Discrimination in Licensing

Licensing & Regulation 398

WI Fair Employment Act: New Amendments Address Arrest & Conviction Discrimination in Licensing

Licensing & Regulation 398

WI Fair Employment Act: New Amendments Address Arrest & Conviction Discrimination in Licensing

Licensing & Regulation 398

WI Fair Employment Act: New Amendments Address Arrest & Conviction Discrimination in Licensing

Licensing & Regulation 398

Local officials seethe as Republicans block move on 'dark stores' loophole

Village of Somers President George Stoner said it’s just one excuse after another.

“They say it would be bad for business,” Stoner said. “It’s not bad for business. Businesses need to pay their fair share.”

Bonding/Insurance Requirements for Municipal Officials

Fidelity Bonds 33 R-2

Bonding/Insurance Requirements for Municipal Officials

Fidelity Bonds 33 R-2

Bonding/Insurance Requirements for Municipal Officials

Fidelity Bonds 33 R-2

Bonding/Insurance Requirements for Municipal Officials

Fidelity Bonds 33 R-2

City of Clintonville offers full-time employees paid parental leave

A new policy in the updated personnel manual approved by Clintonville City Council at its March meeting puts the focus on growing families.

City of Clintonville offers full-time employees paid parental leave

A new policy in the updated personnel manual approved by Clintonville City Council at its March meeting puts the focus on growing families.

City of Clintonville offers full-time employees paid parental leave

A new policy in the updated personnel manual approved by Clintonville City Council at its March meeting puts the focus on growing families.

City of Clintonville offers full-time employees paid parental leave

A new policy in the updated personnel manual approved by Clintonville City Council at its March meeting puts the focus on growing families.

Civics Is Name Of The Game In New Wisconsin Competition

Former Madison Councilwoman Concerned About Participation In Government Created Wisconsin Civics Games

Civics Is Name Of The Game In New Wisconsin Competition

Former Madison Councilwoman Concerned About Participation In Government Created Wisconsin Civics Games

Civics Is Name Of The Game In New Wisconsin Competition

Former Madison Councilwoman Concerned About Participation In Government Created Wisconsin Civics Games

Civics Is Name Of The Game In New Wisconsin Competition

Former Madison Councilwoman Concerned About Participation In Government Created Wisconsin Civics Games

Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Commissions 185

Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Commissions 185

Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Commissions 185

Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Commissions 185

High court upholds big property tax break for Lake Country home owner

Curt Witynski, deputy director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, said after the Court of Appeals ruling that the group warned about just such consequences when the Legislature first considered the ag classification about 12 years ago.  

High court upholds big property tax break for Lake Country home owner

Curt Witynski, deputy director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, said after the Court of Appeals ruling that the group warned about just such consequences when the Legislature first considered the ag classification about 12 years ago.  

High court upholds big property tax break for Lake Country home owner

Curt Witynski, deputy director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, said after the Court of Appeals ruling that the group warned about just such consequences when the Legislature first considered the ag classification about 12 years ago.  

High court upholds big property tax break for Lake Country home owner

Curt Witynski, deputy director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, said after the Court of Appeals ruling that the group warned about just such consequences when the Legislature first considered the ag classification about 12 years ago.  

Local officials say county pressuring communities to take on roads — and their cost

“Brown, Eau Claire, Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine counties do not require jurisdictional transfers,” said Jerry Deschane, executive director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, which lobbies on behalf of the state’s cities and villages.

Local officials say county pressuring communities to take on roads — and their cost

“Brown, Eau Claire, Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine counties do not require jurisdictional transfers,” said Jerry Deschane, executive director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, which lobbies on behalf of the state’s cities and villages.

Local officials say county pressuring communities to take on roads — and their cost

“Brown, Eau Claire, Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine counties do not require jurisdictional transfers,” said Jerry Deschane, executive director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, which lobbies on behalf of the state’s cities and villages.

Local officials say county pressuring communities to take on roads — and their cost

“Brown, Eau Claire, Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine counties do not require jurisdictional transfers,” said Jerry Deschane, executive director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, which lobbies on behalf of the state’s cities and villages.

Manitowoc Art Forward: Museums making a difference throughout Wisconsin

The event, organized by Arts Wisconsin, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Federation of Museums, will be celebrating the contributions museums make to our state.

Manitowoc Art Forward: Museums making a difference throughout Wisconsin

The event, organized by Arts Wisconsin, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Federation of Museums, will be celebrating the contributions museums make to our state.

Manitowoc Art Forward: Museums making a difference throughout Wisconsin

The event, organized by Arts Wisconsin, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Federation of Museums, will be celebrating the contributions museums make to our state.

Manitowoc Art Forward: Museums making a difference throughout Wisconsin

The event, organized by Arts Wisconsin, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Federation of Museums, will be celebrating the contributions museums make to our state.

No liquor license issued for Fox Lake Dollar General store

The Fox Lake City Council decided the city has enough liquor stores when it rejected an application from the new Dollar General store to sell booze beyond the beer it has already been approved for.

No liquor license issued for Fox Lake Dollar General store

The Fox Lake City Council decided the city has enough liquor stores when it rejected an application from the new Dollar General store to sell booze beyond the beer it has already been approved for.

No liquor license issued for Fox Lake Dollar General store

The Fox Lake City Council decided the city has enough liquor stores when it rejected an application from the new Dollar General store to sell booze beyond the beer it has already been approved for.

No liquor license issued for Fox Lake Dollar General store

The Fox Lake City Council decided the city has enough liquor stores when it rejected an application from the new Dollar General store to sell booze beyond the beer it has already been approved for.

School, city elected officials mostly from East Side

"That's the beauty of local control," Witynski [Deputy Executive Director, the League] said. "Communities can design their forms of government and how they elect people and what they think is best for their community."

School, city elected officials mostly from East Side

"That's the beauty of local control," Witynski [Deputy Executive Director, the League] said. "Communities can design their forms of government and how they elect people and what they think is best for their community."

School, city elected officials mostly from East Side

"That's the beauty of local control," Witynski [Deputy Executive Director, the League] said. "Communities can design their forms of government and how they elect people and what they think is best for their community."

School, city elected officials mostly from East Side

"That's the beauty of local control," Witynski [Deputy Executive Director, the League] said. "Communities can design their forms of government and how they elect people and what they think is best for their community."

Village Board denies Walgreen’s excessive assessment claim

According to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, attorneys for big box stores use the dark store loophole to argue that the value of a new store in a busy commercial district should be based on the value of former retail properties in unpopular areas ...

Village Board denies Walgreen’s excessive assessment claim

According to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, attorneys for big box stores use the dark store loophole to argue that the value of a new store in a busy commercial district should be based on the value of former retail properties in unpopular areas ...

Village Board denies Walgreen’s excessive assessment claim

According to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, attorneys for big box stores use the dark store loophole to argue that the value of a new store in a busy commercial district should be based on the value of former retail properties in unpopular areas ...

Village Board denies Walgreen’s excessive assessment claim

According to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, attorneys for big box stores use the dark store loophole to argue that the value of a new store in a busy commercial district should be based on the value of former retail properties in unpopular areas ...

Whitewater Common Council again elects Singer as president

...all of the state legislators representing the City of Whitewater, Governor Tony Evers and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities.

In summary, the council approved resolutions in support for shared revenue funding increases, increases in levy limit flexi...

Whitewater Common Council again elects Singer as president

...all of the state legislators representing the City of Whitewater, Governor Tony Evers and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities.

In summary, the council approved resolutions in support for shared revenue funding increases, increases in levy limit flexi...

Whitewater Common Council again elects Singer as president

...all of the state legislators representing the City of Whitewater, Governor Tony Evers and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities.

In summary, the council approved resolutions in support for shared revenue funding increases, increases in levy limit flexi...

Whitewater Common Council again elects Singer as president

...all of the state legislators representing the City of Whitewater, Governor Tony Evers and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities.

In summary, the council approved resolutions in support for shared revenue funding increases, increases in levy limit flexi...

Court Declines Invitation to Revamp Governmental Immunity

Courts 369, Liability 435

Courts 369 Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to adopt interpretation of governmental immunity statute that would reverse longstanding precedent and expand municipal liability under sec. 893.80(4) explaining that to do so would create problems for governmen...

Court Declines Invitation to Revamp Governmental Immunity

Courts 369, Liability 435

Courts 369 Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to adopt interpretation of governmental immunity statute that would reverse longstanding precedent and expand municipal liability under sec. 893.80(4) explaining that to do so would create problems for governmen...

Court Declines Invitation to Revamp Governmental Immunity

Courts 369, Liability 435

Courts 369 Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to adopt interpretation of governmental immunity statute that would reverse longstanding precedent and expand municipal liability under sec. 893.80(4) explaining that to do so would create problems for governmen...

Court Declines Invitation to Revamp Governmental Immunity

Courts 369, Liability 435

Courts 369 Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to adopt interpretation of governmental immunity statute that would reverse longstanding precedent and expand municipal liability under sec. 893.80(4) explaining that to do so would create problems for governmen...

Nuisance Concerts Separate Events

Liability 434, Nuisances 160: Concerts constituting a nuisance are considered separate events for purposes of the 120-day notice timeline in Wisconsin Statute § 893.80(1d). Yacht Club at Sister Bay Condo Assn., Inc. v. Village of Sister Bay, 2019 WI 4.

Nuisance Concerts Separate Events

Liability 434, Nuisances 160: Concerts constituting a nuisance are considered separate events for purposes of the 120-day notice timeline in Wisconsin Statute § 893.80(1d). Yacht Club at Sister Bay Condo Assn., Inc. v. Village of Sister Bay, 2019 WI 4.

Nuisance Concerts Separate Events

Liability 434, Nuisances 160: Concerts constituting a nuisance are considered separate events for purposes of the 120-day notice timeline in Wisconsin Statute § 893.80(1d). Yacht Club at Sister Bay Condo Assn., Inc. v. Village of Sister Bay, 2019 WI 4.

Nuisance Concerts Separate Events

Liability 434, Nuisances 160: Concerts constituting a nuisance are considered separate events for purposes of the 120-day notice timeline in Wisconsin Statute § 893.80(1d). Yacht Club at Sister Bay Condo Assn., Inc. v. Village of Sister Bay, 2019 WI 4.

Panhandling Ordinances after Reed and Norton

Licensing/Regulation 399, Ordinances/Resolutions 511: Legal comment discussing the constitutionality of panhandling ordinances in the wake of Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 135 S.Ct. 2218 (2015) and Norton v. City of Springfield, 806 F.3d 411 (7th Cir. 2015).

Panhandling Ordinances after Reed and Norton

Licensing/Regulation 399, Ordinances/Resolutions 511: Legal comment discussing the constitutionality of panhandling ordinances in the wake of Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 135 S.Ct. 2218 (2015) and Norton v. City of Springfield, 806 F.3d 411 (7th Cir. 2015).

Panhandling Ordinances after Reed and Norton

Licensing/Regulation 399, Ordinances/Resolutions 511: Legal comment discussing the constitutionality of panhandling ordinances in the wake of Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 135 S.Ct. 2218 (2015) and Norton v. City of Springfield, 806 F.3d 411 (7th Cir. 2015).

Panhandling Ordinances after Reed and Norton

Licensing/Regulation 399, Ordinances/Resolutions 511: Legal comment discussing the constitutionality of panhandling ordinances in the wake of Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 135 S.Ct. 2218 (2015) and Norton v. City of Springfield, 806 F.3d 411 (7th Cir. 2015).

Wisconsin Cities Have Class!

Municipal Corporations 59: Provides overview of Wis. Stat. sec. 62.05 which classifies cities as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th class cities based on population as well as procedure for altering classification and some differences between the different classes.

Wisconsin Cities Have Class!

Municipal Corporations 59: Provides overview of Wis. Stat. sec. 62.05 which classifies cities as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th class cities based on population as well as procedure for altering classification and some differences between the different classes.

Wisconsin Cities Have Class!

Municipal Corporations 59: Provides overview of Wis. Stat. sec. 62.05 which classifies cities as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th class cities based on population as well as procedure for altering classification and some differences between the different classes.

Wisconsin Cities Have Class!

Municipal Corporations 59: Provides overview of Wis. Stat. sec. 62.05 which classifies cities as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th class cities based on population as well as procedure for altering classification and some differences between the different classes.

City of Algoma

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    It restricts the amount of sidewalks we can repair/replace and as the fixed costs increase (utilities such as heat, electric, water, sewer, etc.) and our revenues have...

City of Algoma

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    It restricts the amount of sidewalks we can repair/replace and as the fixed costs increase (utilities such as heat, electric, water, sewer, etc.) and our revenues have...

City of Algoma

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    It restricts the amount of sidewalks we can repair/replace and as the fixed costs increase (utilities such as heat, electric, water, sewer, etc.) and our revenues have...

City of Algoma

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    It restricts the amount of sidewalks we can repair/replace and as the fixed costs increase (utilities such as heat, electric, water, sewer, etc.) and our revenues have...

City of Fountain City

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    Over the years, reduced our police department from one full time officer and multiple part-time officers, to just two part-time officers which combined only work about...

City of Fountain City

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    Over the years, reduced our police department from one full time officer and multiple part-time officers, to just two part-time officers which combined only work about...

City of Fountain City

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    Over the years, reduced our police department from one full time officer and multiple part-time officers, to just two part-time officers which combined only work about...

City of Fountain City

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    Over the years, reduced our police department from one full time officer and multiple part-time officers, to just two part-time officers which combined only work about...

City of Kewaunee

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    A new report issued by the Public Policy Forum clearly shows that Wisconsin is more dependent upon property taxes than any other Midwestern states. In my opinion, this fact put...

City of Kewaunee

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    A new report issued by the Public Policy Forum clearly shows that Wisconsin is more dependent upon property taxes than any other Midwestern states. In my opinion, this fact put...

City of Kewaunee

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    A new report issued by the Public Policy Forum clearly shows that Wisconsin is more dependent upon property taxes than any other Midwestern states. In my opinion, this fact put...

City of Kewaunee

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    A new report issued by the Public Policy Forum clearly shows that Wisconsin is more dependent upon property taxes than any other Midwestern states. In my opinion, this fact put...

City of Washburn

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    Limitations on staff - FTE's have been decreasing over the years. Strain on capital equipment purchases that do not have a long life that we do not want to borrow for ...

City of Washburn

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    Limitations on staff - FTE's have been decreasing over the years. Strain on capital equipment purchases that do not have a long life that we do not want to borrow for ...

City of Washburn

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    Limitations on staff - FTE's have been decreasing over the years. Strain on capital equipment purchases that do not have a long life that we do not want to borrow for ...

City of Washburn

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    Limitations on staff - FTE's have been decreasing over the years. Strain on capital equipment purchases that do not have a long life that we do not want to borrow for ...

City of Waupaca

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    We have not cut any services at this time. 

How does the levy limit impact your community's budgeting practices and finances, eg, your amount of borrowing?&...

City of Waupaca

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    We have not cut any services at this time. 

How does the levy limit impact your community's budgeting practices and finances, eg, your amount of borrowing?&...

City of Waupaca

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    We have not cut any services at this time. 

How does the levy limit impact your community's budgeting practices and finances, eg, your amount of borrowing?&...

City of Waupaca

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    We have not cut any services at this time. 

How does the levy limit impact your community's budgeting practices and finances, eg, your amount of borrowing?&...

Village of Merton

How does the levy limit impact your community's budgeting practices and finances, eg, your amount of borrowing?     We are not going to be able to keep up with road repairs in the future. Road construction costs and going up and the new ...

Village of Merton

How does the levy limit impact your community's budgeting practices and finances, eg, your amount of borrowing?     We are not going to be able to keep up with road repairs in the future. Road construction costs and going up and the new ...

Village of Merton

How does the levy limit impact your community's budgeting practices and finances, eg, your amount of borrowing?     We are not going to be able to keep up with road repairs in the future. Road construction costs and going up and the new ...

Village of Merton

How does the levy limit impact your community's budgeting practices and finances, eg, your amount of borrowing?     We are not going to be able to keep up with road repairs in the future. Road construction costs and going up and the new ...

Village of Monticello

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    Had a successful levy increase with passing of referendum - $218,000/year for next five years. (Above budget number includes this increase.) Only way to keep employees...

Village of Monticello

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    Had a successful levy increase with passing of referendum - $218,000/year for next five years. (Above budget number includes this increase.) Only way to keep employees...

Village of Monticello

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    Had a successful levy increase with passing of referendum - $218,000/year for next five years. (Above budget number includes this increase.) Only way to keep employees...

Village of Monticello

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    Had a successful levy increase with passing of referendum - $218,000/year for next five years. (Above budget number includes this increase.) Only way to keep employees...

Village of Oostburg

2018 Net New Construction - 5.12%

Village of Oostburg

2018 Net New Construction - 5.12%

Village of Oostburg

2018 Net New Construction - 5.12%

Village of Oostburg

2018 Net New Construction - 5.12%

Village of Rosholt

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    We haven't been able to consider hiring a building/inspector/zoning administrator. 1/2 as much being appropriated towards future street projects.

How does the levy limit impact ...

Village of Rosholt

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    We haven't been able to consider hiring a building/inspector/zoning administrator. 1/2 as much being appropriated towards future street projects.

How does the levy limit impact ...

Village of Rosholt

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    We haven't been able to consider hiring a building/inspector/zoning administrator. 1/2 as much being appropriated towards future street projects.

How does the levy limit impact ...

Village of Rosholt

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    We haven't been able to consider hiring a building/inspector/zoning administrator. 1/2 as much being appropriated towards future street projects.

How does the levy limit impact ...

Village of Sharon

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    This past year, we were not able to fill a full time police officer position because of financial reasons. Additionally we haven't been able to replace equipment in ou...

Village of Sharon

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    This past year, we were not able to fill a full time police officer position because of financial reasons. Additionally we haven't been able to replace equipment in ou...

Village of Sharon

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    This past year, we were not able to fill a full time police officer position because of financial reasons. Additionally we haven't been able to replace equipment in ou...

Village of Sharon

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?    This past year, we were not able to fill a full time police officer position because of financial reasons. Additionally we haven't been able to replace equipment in ou...

Village of Valders

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?   We have managed to not have to much impact on our services. But everything else gets cut. Equipment replacement pushed out 5 to 7 years more, which results in higher equipment m...

Village of Valders

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?   We have managed to not have to much impact on our services. But everything else gets cut. Equipment replacement pushed out 5 to 7 years more, which results in higher equipment m...

Village of Valders

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?   We have managed to not have to much impact on our services. But everything else gets cut. Equipment replacement pushed out 5 to 7 years more, which results in higher equipment m...

Village of Valders

How does the levy limit impact your community's services?   We have managed to not have to much impact on our services. But everything else gets cut. Equipment replacement pushed out 5 to 7 years more, which results in higher equipment m...

Closing the Dark Store Loophole? Referendum results deliver resounding ‘yes’...

On average, 78.65% voters answered “yes” to ballot questions asking if the loophole should be closed. The rejection vote was far bigger in individual places. In Dane County, 91.79% of voters called for ending the loophole, as did... 87.88% in Glendale.

Levies, assessments and equalized value: Unraveling the property tax knot in Wisconsin

What is equalized value, and why does it matter?

In the confounding system of property taxes, lower tax rates don’t always translate to lower bills.

If we paid taxes only to our city or town government — or some unified body — ...

Levies, assessments and equalized value: Unraveling the property tax knot in Wisconsin

What is equalized value, and why does it matter?

In the confounding system of property taxes, lower tax rates don’t always translate to lower bills.

If we paid taxes only to our city or town government — or some unified body — ...

Levies, assessments and equalized value: Unraveling the property tax knot in Wisconsin

What is equalized value, and why does it matter?

In the confounding system of property taxes, lower tax rates don’t always translate to lower bills.

If we paid taxes only to our city or town government — or some unified body — ...

Levies, assessments and equalized value: Unraveling the property tax knot in Wisconsin

What is equalized value, and why does it matter?

In the confounding system of property taxes, lower tax rates don’t always translate to lower bills.

If we paid taxes only to our city or town government — or some unified body — ...