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Candidates clash over Neenah borrowing, property taxes and Arrowhead Park at forum
Summary
At a League of Women Voters forum, incumbent Carrie Lendram and challenger Brian Deerting disagreed over city borrowing, the size of recent property tax increases, and whether development at Arrowhead Park should proceed before DNR clearance.
Incumbent Carrie Lendram, Neenah Common Council member, and challenger Brian Deerting debated city finances, development and public-safety priorities at a League of Women Voters forum on Tuesday.
Brian Deerting said Neenah is "borrowing over $20 million" and warned that the 6.1% property tax increase already in place is only "the first shoe dropping," arguing the city should slow major development projects and prioritize roads and public safety. He singled out plans for Arrowhead Park, saying the city has spent "over $3 million"…
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