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Candidates split on wheel tax, assessments and possible Winnebago County sales tax
Summary
At the forum candidates debated the vehicle registration fee (wheel tax), the frequency of commercial property reassessments, and whether a Winnebago County sales-tax increase should be considered to diversify local revenue sources.
Candidates at the forum addressed several fiscal issues that affect property owners and taxpayers, including the vehicle registration fee (commonly called the wheel tax), the timing of property reassessments, and a proposed half‑percent Winnebago County sales tax.
On the vehicle registration fee, which replaced special assessments for certain street and sidewalk projects, Carl Bulow said the policy reduces the burden on property owners who previously faced large special assessments, noting it prevents “seniors have[ing] to sell their house when they get a 12 to $15,000 special assessment.” Joe Stevenson and Bridal Spanbauer said the fee is…
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