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Waupaca council adopts 2026 budget, trims proposed levy after inspector retirement
Summary
The Waupaca common council adopted the updated 2026 budget and tax levy after staff withdrew funding for a second full‑time residential building inspector following a retirement. The revision reduces the levy and lowers the city mill rate while preserving core services.
The Waupaca common council on Nov. 18 adopted the city’s 2026 budget after staff revised the levy and staffing plan following a retirement in the building inspection unit. City administrator Josh Finch told the council staff “is no longer recommending funding the second full time inspector position at this time,” and proposed a smaller levy.
The budget originally presented included the full allowable levy increase of $61,609 for a total…
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