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Council told $10 vehicle-registration increase would raise $2.75 million in 2026; Nov. 3 deadline affects timing

5886248 · October 3, 2025
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Budget analysts said a proposed $10 vehicle-registration fee increase would raise about $2.75 million in 2026 if the council and mayor approve the ordinance and state implementation timelines are met.

Budget analysts told the Common Council committee the mayor's proposal to raise the city vehicle registration fee from $30 to $40 would generate roughly $2,750,000 for 2026 if the ordinance and implementation timelines allow.

Nathaniel Hack said the administration estimates the $10 increase would yield $2,750,000 in 2026 with a full-year effect of about $3,000,000 thereafter. Hack cautioned that the DOT requires a minimum implementation notice (roughly 90 days) after the ordinance is filed and signed, which…

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