Manitowoc County property tax bills to rise about 3.1% in 2027
MANITOWOC – The Manitowoc County Board recently approved a 2027 county budget and a levy of $35.6 million to support it. County supervisors approved the spending plan by a 21-3 vote, with Scott Schiesl, Kevin L. Behnke and Susie Maresh voting against the budget. Read more news: Driver arrested after SUV hits Manitowoc County squad car Board discussed some changes to proposed plan The County Board made one change from a budget proposal endorsed by its Finance Committee — giving Manitowoc County employees a 2% raise at the start of 2027, compared with an original plan to give them a 1% increase in January and a 1% increase in June. The change adds about $175,000 to next year’s budget. Read more: Rob's Family Market in Manitowoc closing after 22-plus years “The one thing that makes this county run is its employees,” argued District 15 Supervisor Dylan Hammel, who proposed the change. “1% in January and 1% in July — inflation is way higher than that. We need to do better than that. I don’t think ($175,000) is a whole lot to ask for.” District 3 Supervisor Rita Metzger noted county employees received 3% annual raises for many years. “They deserve
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