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Finance committee backs ordinance to allow non‑issuance of some permits when local taxes are owed

Green Bay Finance Committee · December 10, 2025
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Summary

The committee approved a draft ordinance (section 1‑13) that would allow the city to withhold issuance of certain licenses or permits when an applicant or property owner owes local taxes, with statutory exemptions (dog licenses, fishing and marriage) noted and questions about person vs. property applicability addressed.

The Green Bay Finance Committee on Dec. 9 approved draft language creating a mechanism to withhold issuance of certain city licenses or permits when an applicant or the property owner owes local taxes or assessments.

Committee discussion clarified that the proposed ordinance would not prevent an applicant from applying for a license or being considered for approval; it…

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