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Ashwaubenon presents 2026 community survey and tightens large-item pickup rules
Summary
Village staff reported results of the 2026 community survey (730 responses), noting high ratings for quality of life and services; board accepted the report and will review findings at an April 13 strategic planning workshop. The board also approved revised large-item collection regulations to tighten registration, reduce early placement and limit operational costs.
Village staff presented the results of a 2026 community survey and won board acceptance of the report on March 24, 2026. The online survey produced 730 responses (open Feb. 1–Mar. 6), a substantial increase from about 134 responses five years earlier.
Joel, who presented the survey, said roughly 87% of respondents rated general quality of life as very good or exceptional. Responses showed strong resident support for services such as recycling, garbage collection and emergency services, and high interest in attracting industry and job creators. Open-ended feedback highlighted themes including bulky large-item pickup, property and code enforcement, and some concerns about development and taxation (the latter often related to the school district rather than village services). Joel said staff will review the results in detail at a strategic planning workshop on April 13 and use them to refine strategic goals and actions.
Linked to the survey feedback, the board also considered revised large-item collection regulations. Ryan Rickert explained staff recommendations to tighten rules, including enforcement against items placed out too early, the requirement to use the reporting app and options for charging special-service fees where items remain unregistered. Trustees said the change seeks to make the program feasible without raising general costs and to reduce wear on large equipment. The board approved the revised regulations.
Staff said the large-item collection topic will receive additional review in upcoming planning, and the survey themes will inform the April workshop.
