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Green Bay Press-Gazette
Green Bay Press-Gazette
Drafted Green Bay budget for 2027 draws scrutiny over neighborhoods
Green Bay's Joint Finance and Personnel Committee on Nov. 12 endorsed Mayor Eric Genrich's proposed city budget for 2027, the mayor's last and largest spending proposal . There was little debate and few revisions save for discussion about funding to neighborhood associations. Barring changes at the City Council's Nov. 17 meeting, a $149.6 million fund will cover much of the city's expenses in 2027. The city will collect $75.6 million from property taxes, including tax increment districts. The property tax rate will rise by 3%, increasing to $8.62 for every $1,000 of assessed property value. The committee recommended adding $45,000 to hire a part-time liaison who would aid the operations of Green Bay Neighborhoods , a separate organization that oversees the city's network of neighborhood associations. City Council President Alyssa Proffitt made the recommendation. City Council member Kathy Hinkfuss has said the city should invest more in its neighborhoods. Many associations, in recent years, have seen their membership crater and participation drop. Four associations in the city became inactive this year, including the association's 50th neighborhood called Badger Tracks, according to Tarl Knight, the organization's chairman. Knight, along with a cohort of neighborhood association members and presidents, painted the money
