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November 15, 2019 – Washington Co., WI –  The Washington County property tax rate was reduced by 10 cents when the Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted the 2020 recommended budget and tax levy.   Washington County’s general levy property tax rate will decline from $2.39 per $1,000 in

November 13, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Common Sense Citizens of Washington County will meet at 7 p.m.  on Wednesday, November 13 at the West Bend Moose Lodge. State Representative Rick Gundrum will be the featured speaker and give an update on state government and field questions. Candidates

November 6, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – As of 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 there were two Washington County Supervisors who filed certificate of non-candidacy paperwork. District 2 Supervisor Roger Kist filed his papers on Friday, Nov. 1 announcing he would not seek another term. Today,

November 2, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Washington County District 2 Supervisor Roger Kist, 82, has filed non-candidacy papers. Kist said he will not be running for election to the County Board in April 2020. He indicated he wanted to file early “to give others the opportunity to

October 23, 2019 – West Bend, WI – I thank Mayor Sadownikow for his service to the City of West Bend. Kraig’s private sector experience and sound understanding of the fabric of the West Bend community were his greatest assets, which allowed him to make great strides in placing

October 21, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Following a closed session during Monday’s West Bend Common Council meeting Mayor Kraig Sadownikow shocked administration and elected officials announcing he was resigning his seat effective immediately. Sadownikow was first elected in April 2011.  He was reelected in 2014 and again in

October 17, 2019 – West Bend, WI – District 5 alderman Rich Kasten is announcing his candidacy to run for mayor of West Bend. Kasten issued a statement to washingtoncountyinsider.com on Wednesday afternoon. Residents of West Bend, After careful consideration and discussion with my family, I am very proud

October 12, 2019 – Slinger, WI – During the Assembly proceedings, members of the Assembly had the opportunity to recognize a first responder from his or her assembly district who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve and protect our friends and families. Representative Rick

October 10, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – The Washington County Board took up the Private On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS) issue during its Wednesday night meeting, October 9.   2019 Resolution 36 – Resolution Exercising the Powers Under §§145.20(4) and 66.0703, Wis. Stats., to Set Special Assessments for Costs

October 9, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – The Washington County Executive Committee met at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and according to Supervisor John Bulwa the committee voted unanimously to eliminate the annual pay increases for the newly elected county executive. An article published Tuesday, Oct. 8

October 8, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI –  On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, the Wisconsin Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 433. Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) and Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) authored this bill that would designate a portion of State Highway 28 near Kewaskum as the “Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway.”

Washington County, WI – Following a vote on Sept. 11, 2019, supervisors in Washington County determined the county will shift from an appointed county administrator to an elected county executive. Currently Joshua Schoemann is the Washington County administrator. There’s a short list of others who have indicated they might

Hartford, WI – In an effort to remain transparent to taxpayers in the community officials in Hartford will be hosting City Day; a day when local government officials will meet with the public and answer questions. The schedule for the Tuesday, October 1 event is below.