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Milwaukee Council Adopts 2027 Budget

Milwaukee officials adopted a 2.27 billion dollar budget for 2027 that funds a study on municipalizing We Energies. The plan raises property taxes and redirects police funding.

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Supporters gather in the Milwaukee Common Council Chambers Nov. 6 to support a budget amendment to borrow $1.35 million to study the "processes and costs of municipalizing We Energiesassets." The amendment led by council member Alex Brower received unanimous support from the 15-member body.

The Milwaukee Common Council adopted a $2.27 billion 2027 budget on November 6, redirecting funds from police operations and funding a $1.35 million study to explore municipalizing WEC ENERGY GROUP INC assets. The unanimous vote followed four hours of debate over spending priorities, property taxes, and municipal utility costs. The newly approved spending plan increases the city property tax levy by 2% to $343.6 million, up from $336.8 million in 2026.