The Whitewater Common Sense Citizens are urging community members to attend a free public meeting to discuss the significant property tax increases reflected in the recently mailed 2026 tax bills.
Meeting Details:
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Location: 841 Brewhouse, 841 Milwaukee Street, Whitewater
The latest tax bills have left many residents shocked, with the city portion of many tax bills increasing by 25% or more compared to last year. Since 2021, some taxpayers have experienced increases exceeding 60%. These tax hikes are well above recent inflation rates and are deemed neither fair nor sustainable by community leaders.
“Out-of-control property taxes hurt everyone in our community,” said a spokesperson for the Whitewater Common Sense Citizens. “This includes people on fixed incomes, homeowners, renters, property owners, and business owners. We must come together to discuss these concerns and find solutions.”
The meeting aims to provide a platform for residents to voice their concerns and collaborate on potential actions to address these excessive tax increases.
Community members are encouraged to attend and engage in this important discussion. Together, we can work towards making Whitewater a more affordable place to live for all.
For more information contact:
Andrea M Svec
President
Whitewater Common Sense Citizens
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by Andrea Svec.
