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Sara Rodriguez: “We have completely handcuffed [cities and municipalities]…”

Featuring: Sara Rodriguez, Democratic | Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

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Lt Governor Sara Rodriguez discusses municipal/school district govt w/ Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy

Published | Video Starts at 05:00

Again, that is another reason why we are top 10 in the country for property taxes. We are not funding our cities and municipalities appropriately. We have completely handcuffed [cities and municipalities] and said, hey, you know, no matter what happens, no matter what kind of needs there are in the community, you are capped at a certain amount. It just doesn't make sense for cities and municipalities to do that. I mean, even, even think about your own family, you know, there are years where you have to spend more. (05:00–05:10)

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Asserts that Wisconsin's levy limits restrict cities and municipalities from adjusting their budgets according to community needs.

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