We are entering municipal budget season, which surely means an increase in tax talk over the next couple months.
The Wauwatosa School Board kicked off the talk of taxes Monday
The city's $15 fee, sometimes referred to as a "wheel tax," has been in place since 2025. When combined with the state and county fees, the total registration fee could increase from $130 to $135.
The cycling organization issued a statement saying a strict speed limit could have unintended negative consequences and "reasonable and prudent" would be a better speed standard for county trails.
The Wauwatosa School District faces the biggest potential fiscal impact from what are known as "chargebacks," because the district's tax levy forms the largest portion of Tosa property owners' tax bills, about 37%.
The Wauwatosa Village BID is testing out the concept of a "social district" this fall after the Common Council passed ordinance changes creating the new category and permissions for certain special events.
Joseph Mensah agreed to resign from the Wauwatosa Police Department in a negotiated separation agreement in November 2020 after three fatal on-duty shootings in five years. Few details have been released about his worker's compensation claim.
With construction due to start in 2031, a public information meeting is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at City Hall for residents to ask questions and see details of the planned changes up close. Planners gave a preview at a recent committee meeting.
Wauwatosa police say they do not have the capacity to staff both the parade and the fireworks back to back, while the commission that plans the events is eyeing July 5 as the Independence Day Parade date.
The latest numbers give cause for optimism. Across the 10 schools, the number of students receiving care from Blue Door Academy now averages 513, as the district still faces the possibility of consolidating some low-enrollment sites.
