State Republican Lawmakers Want to Restrict Cities Use of Special Fee With Transportation to Raise Money

Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 -- 8:01 AM

(Terry Bell, WRN) Republican state lawmakers may restrict cities that are turning to a special fee as a way to raise money.

The bill would require any city that passes a transportation utility fee to reduce property taxes dollar-for-dollar. State Rep. Mark Born says transportation utility fees are just a tax increase by another name.

Wisconsin law limits how much cities can raise local taxes. Born says fees have become a popular way for local officials to work around those limits. 

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