In the Kenosha News today... Town governments tend to be thrifty Choosing to support the dissolve movement in Silver Lake wasn’t done easily. I’ve done the research, rather than just believing what was said. Here are some interesting facts about towns from the Wisconsin Association of Towns: Wisconsin has 1,259 towns, 402 villages and 190 cities. Towns operate like cities and villages, but in some ways are quite different. They provide the same services, but are organized and governed in a different manner. Towns are a “direct democracy.” State law requires them to hold town meetings and anyone over 18 can discuss and vote on town matters, including the town’s property tax levy. So, electors of the town have more direct control over local government issues. Towns also typically work with county government better. All Wisconsin towns, regardless of size, remain the most pure form of democracy in this state. Additionally, towns are good at keeping spending down and property tax levies low. Village government is the most expensive form of local governance. Towns are remarkably thrifty and the least expensive for taxpayers to support. For example, in the most recently compiled year’s state statistics, villages collected $1,218 per resident and were in debt by $1,521 per resident. Town taxes amounted to $206 and debt was only $191 per resident. While towns differ in key aspects from cities and villages, they provide essential municipal services to 95 percent of the state’s landmass and 30 percent of its population. The virtually identical quality of life and the prosperity in the town of Salem is what is best for my family and me. This is why I’m voting yes on Nov. 4. Laura Francart Silver Lake
Posted on: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:00:12 +0000
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