Finance committee recommends 2026 property tax levy to support Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Summary
The County Board Committee on Finance voted 7–0 to recommend adoption of the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission’s 2026 levy certification for partial county support; full board will consider the item at the Nov. 6, 2025 budget meeting.
The County Board Committee on Finance voted unanimously to recommend adoption of a resolution certifying the property tax levy required to partially support the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) in calendar year 2026.
Stephanie Hacker, executive director of SEWRPC, presented the commission’s letter of charges, the 2026 calendar‑year budget, a 2025–2026 workforce recruitment plan and a summary of work performed for Milwaukee County. Hacker offered to answer questions and to follow up in writing on items the committee requested.
Vice Chair Steve Taylor moved to adopt the resolution. Coordinator (Miseric) called the roll and the committee recorded seven ayes and zero noes. The chair announced: “7 ayes, 0 no’s. The motion prevails.” Committee minutes stated the file will be adopted or rejected by the full County Board on Nov. 6, 2025, during the budget adoption meeting.
Why it matters: SEWRPC performs regional land‑use and transportation planning. Certification of a county levy is the mechanism the commission uses to collect partial support from constituent counties for its annual work program.
Speakers at the committee meeting included Stephanie Hacker for SEWRPC and members of the Finance Committee who asked no substantive follow‑up questions. Committee members recorded their votes in the roll call.
Next steps: The committee’s recommendation will be transmitted to the full County Board for final action at the Nov. 6, 2025 budget adoption meeting.
