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Council divided over public tax forum and agenda-rule changes; Eslinger to host meeting with state lawmakers
Summary
Council members debated whether the city should host a council-led public meeting to explain recent property revaluations and property-tax increases, discussed codifying rules for placing items on the council agenda, and heard plans for a Feb. 10 meeting organized by Council Member Eslinger with state legislators.
Public comment and extended council discussion about property-tax bills and council procedures dominated the Jan. 28 meeting of the Oshkosh Common Council.
Resident Matt Mickelson told the council his taxes increased sharply and asked for a public forum where staff could explain the revaluation process and options going forward. “My taxes went up over 20% on average on those,” Mickelson said of the properties he owns, adding that a video explanation published by a council member left questions unanswered.
Council members split on whether the common council should sponsor a formal, council-initiated public meeting. Supporters said a public forum with staff present would help residents understand what happened during the city’s revaluation and what remains within local control. Dissenting members said city staff already…
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