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Middleton readies outreach for stormwater utility referendum; public information meeting set for Oct. 2

City of Middleton staff/committee meeting · September 23, 2024
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Summary

City staff reviewed the communications plan for a stormwater utility referendum, including mailers, bill inserts and an Oct. 2 public information meeting. Staff emphasized simple messaging, noted absentee ballots had started mailing, and councilors raised concerns about perceived fairness for small‑lot owners and question formats during public Q&A.

City of Middleton staff presented a public outreach plan for a planned stormwater utility referendum and discussed how to explain the change to residents.

Staff said absentee ballots began to be mailed and that the communications team will distribute a two‑page mailer and a follow‑up postcard ahead of an October 2 public information meeting in council chambers. Brent McHenry, identified by staff as the city's communications officer, is leading the outreach effort and will make the primary presentations.

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