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Voters Approved Two Different School Tax Levies Wednesday. November Will Settle Which One.
Residents at Wednesday’s annual meeting approved two school tax levies, not one. The November 3 referendum decides which takes effect. If it fails, the school levy drops 8.4% — as the 2009 debt is now paid off. If it passes, it rises 21%. We ran the numbers on what each could mean for your December…
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Village Looks at Loosening Rules on Finished Space Above Detached Garages
The Village Board is weighing new rules that would let homeowners finish space above their detached garage — think home office, workout room, or a hangout spot. The discussion also touched on a bigger question already playing out in surrounding communities: could accessory dwelling units be considered in the future?
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Whitefish Bay’s 2027 Property Revaluation Has Already Started; What it Means and Why Now
Someone from the Village’s new assessor may have already walked by your property this month. Here’s why it’s happening now, what the firm that had the job before is being sued over, and why the “average” home isn’t the typical one looking through the data.
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It’s Official: $90 Million Referendum Heads to the November Ballot
Four months after April’s unsuccessful referendum vote, the school board unanimously adopted a $90 million question Wednesday night — a third smaller, with the middle school renovated-in-place instead of rebuilt at the Armory. Inside: the full ballot text, what it does to your tax bill, and the Board President’s prepared statement.
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What to Know About Flock Cameras in the North Shore
Flock Safety cameras, used in Whitefish Bay since 2023, are automated license plate readers installed to assist local law enforcement. They capture vehicle data and aid in crime investigations but have faced scrutiny regarding privacy concerns and misuse by police in other municipalities. What to know about the North Shore and Whitefish Bay’s Flock cameras…
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