The South Milwaukee Common Council voted 8-0 Tuesday to approve the 2010 city budget.
So, what will that mean on your tax bill?
The tax rate approved by the council is about $7.09 per $1,000 of assessed valuation — an approximately 12-cent increase from 2009 — meaning that for the owner of a $200,000 home, the city portion of your tax bill will be $1,418, up from $1,392 last year.
That’s a $26 increase, or about $2 per month.
Keep in mind that this is for the city portion of your tax bill only … the only part of your bill that the Common Council can control. And we indeed kept increases under control.
I hope 4th District residents are happy with the finished product. I know I am.
I am also grateful for the experience I gained — and lessons I learned from city administration and staff, department heads and other alderpersons — in going through my first budget process as an alderman. It’s knowledge I will apply in coming years.
Check out this post to learn more about the budget.
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