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Brown Deer previews 2026 budget with 3.99% levy proposal; public safety and debt cited as drivers
Village of Brown Deer Board of Trustees · September 16, 2025
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Summary
Village staff outlined a proposed 3.99% tax-levy increase for 2026, citing debt-service timing and rising public safety costs (notably fire services) as the largest drivers; estimated village portion for a $250,000 home is about $78.
Village staff presented a high-level overview of the proposed 2026 budget and a recommended levy increase of 3.99.
Derek, presenting the budget summary, said the increase primarily reflects a one‑time jump in debt‑service costs tied to the village's debt schedule and rising public safety expenses—largely for fire services. "One of…
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