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Shorewood board adopts 2026 budget; levy up 2.81% and sewer rates to rise pending PSC approval
Summary
Trustees adopted the 2026 budget and property tax levy (2.81% increase; roughly $78 on an average $340,000 home), approved several related resolutions, and heard public comment about beekeeping permit fees. The board also discussed proposed sewer and water rate increases tied to a Public Service Commission decision.
The Village of Shorewood board voted 7–0 to adopt the 2026 budget and authorize the 2025 general property tax levy at a 2.81% increase, a motion moved by Trustee Arndorffer and seconded by Trustee Warren.
Finance staff told the board the average taxpayer impact would be about $78 on a $340,000 home. "The overall levy difference is $78 for a median $340,000 home," the finance director said during the presentation. The director explained that 32% of the levy funds debt service and that property taxes comprise roughly 62.9% of general fund…
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