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Finance committee approves amendment to 2025 pet licensing fees; vote 4-1
Summary
The finance committee approved changes to the city's 2025 pet licensing fees to align with Marathon County's increased charges and to offset city administrative and enforcement costs; the motion passed 4-1 with Alder McElhaney recorded as the lone no vote.
The City of Wausau Finance Committee voted Tuesday to amend the 2025 pet licensing fee schedule to reflect Marathon County’s recent fee increases and to help cover rising city costs for enforcement and software.
Committee members said Marathon County increased its fees for the upcoming licensing season and the city must collect and remit the county portion. The committee also approved modest increases the city will retain to offset its administrative and enforcement expenses.
Under the changes discussed at the meeting, staff described the county increase…
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