South Milwaukee’s 2013 budget is a reality, and I’m proud of it.
The South Milwaukee City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the budget, which contains a 1% increase in the levy and an approximately 0.7 percent increase in the tax rate.
What will it mean on your upcoming tax bill? The tax rate is increasing from $8.82 per $1,000 of assessed valuation to $8.89 per $1,000. So, for the owner of a home assessed at $150,000, the city portion of their tax bill will be approximately $1,333.50 in 2013 vs. $1,323 in 2012.
I am comfortable with this responsible increase. Being a responsible steward of city taxpayer dollars is job one as an alderman, and I think this budget — and the others the council has passed while I’ve been on the council — reflects that.
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