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Oshkosh council splits over a public forum to explain recent property tax increases
Summary
Council members debated whether the city should host a council‑led public meeting to explain why property taxes rose after the Department of Revenue review; no council‑sanctioned forum was scheduled, but individual members may hold meetings or office hours.
Council members of the Oshkosh Common Council debated whether the city should host a council‑initiated public meeting to explain recent property tax increases, with no formal vote to hold a city‑sponsored forum by the end of the meeting.
The discussion followed a public comment from resident Matt Mickelson, who told the council his taxes on seven rental properties rose “over 20% on average” and asked the council to hold a public meeting so taxpayers could learn “what happened and what we can do to make this better.” Mickelson said existing city communications — including a staff video and an explanatory essay from a council member — did not answer his…
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