The Debate Over Local Sales Taxes

Evers' budget allows local sales tax increases. Will Republican legislators agree?

Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Allow Milwaukee Sales Tax

City and county officials have been pursuing option for over a year.

WCA Applauds Governor Evers’ Sales Tax Option

State Budget Provision Gives Taxpayers a Voice in How to Pay for Services

MMAC Encourages Support for Evers Sales Tax Proposal

Gov. Evers Proposes Plan to Enhance Local Control, Bolster Local Communities’ Economic Recovery

Governor's proposal allows local leaders and community members to have a say in sales tax increases

Milwaukee Leaders Plead for 1% Sales Tax

Stark statistics presented at legislative hearing. But some GOP lawmakers unmoved.

County Sales Tax Legislation Gets Hearing

Bill supported by local business leaders allows hike in county sales tax for local purposes.

‘Fair Deal’ Sales Tax Referendum Blocked From April Ballot

But there's still a chance for the November ballot.

Bauman Wants 1.5 Percent Sales Tax

Additional funding would be dedicated to transit service, end what the alderman calls a "death spiral"

Review Board to Discuss Recent Sales Tax Proposal and its impact on Public Transit

Meeting set for Thursday at City Hall

“Moving Milwaukee Forward” Bill Introduced

Goyke, Johnson push bill allowing local voters to approve 1% county sales tax.

Alderman Donovan urges GOP legislative leaders to use caution on sales tax ask

Media alert and letter from Alderman Bob Donovan

Tax Hike Would Give City $50 Million Per Year

Barrett says proposed 1% sales tax hike would fund police, fire, streets, property tax relief.

Barrett Seeks State Okay for City Sales Tax

Says city budget “not sustainable,” big police cuts certain without new revenue source.

Time to create new local sales tax for public safety Statement

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - May 10, 2017