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Jackson board agrees to explore Washington County EMS levy option
Summary
Trustees on Jan. 13 directed staff to prepare a resolution to pursue participation in a proposed Washington County EMS levy option after hearing a staff presentation on staffing, levy limits and governance implications.
President Heckendorf said the Village of Jackson will continue conversations with Washington County about a county‑level fire and EMS levy after trustees voted Jan. 13 to direct staff to draft a resolution acknowledging the village’s participation in the effort.
Village Administrator presented slides and a summary memo explaining that the county has a statutory tool—available only to counties in Wisconsin—to levy for fire and EMS that could move some taxing authority from municipalities to Washington County. Administrator said the presentation’s purpose was to give trustees enough information to decide whether staff should continue negotiations and background work; it was explicitly described as an exploratory, two‑night conversation rather than a…
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