CCR2002030COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEG0
RESOLUTION #30-2002
Waukesha County Cooperation Council
Fair Share Solution
WHEREAS, Wisconsin citizenry recognizes that the State of Wisconsin has a budget
deficit of more than $1 1 billion as a result of a number of State budget decisions: and
WHEREAS, The fiscal crisis is not the result of increased shared revenues to
municipalities, the State must first reduce its own total spending; and
WHEREAS, The State of Wisconsin in order to compete successfully on a national level
for quality jobs, needs livable municipalities; and
WHEREAS, The Kettl Commission has provided a roadmap for the restructuring of the
relationship between municipal governments and State government; and
WHEREAS, The will of the people as expressed through their locally elected officials
should always be the final determinant of the level of property taxation; and
WHEREAS, Municipal governments stand ready to work in equal partnership with the
State to provide for the greater welfare of Wisconsin.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of
Muskego offers the following as a comprehensive solution:
Recognize the citizens of Wisconsin expect local decisions regarding the cost and
quality of local services to be made by their locally elected officials.
Restructure shared revenues guided by the concepts included in the Kettl
Commission Report reaffirming the principles of tax equalization.
Create a financial incentives program that offers local governments rewards for
collaborations and consolidations.
Restructure state aid to K-12 education.
Eliminate unfunded State mandates, especially those related to the rnediation-
arbitration law, and adopt a Mandate Relief Act.
Establish an unpaid, permanent commission of locally elected officials to advise and
consult with the Governor and the legislature on a regular basis on issues affecting the
State-Local Partnership.
DATED THIS 12th DAY OF FEBRUARY ,2002.
SPONSORED BY:
Mayor David L. De Angelis
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #30-2002 which was adopted
by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
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