MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Voters decided on April 4 to deny a Public Safety Referendum in the City of Marshfield.
Preliminary Vote Totals:
YES: 2967
NO: 3038
Precincts Reporting: 10/10 – Unofficial results
Under state law, the increase in the levy of the City of Marshfield for the tax to be imposed for the next fiscal year, 2024, is limited to 0.554%, which results in a levy of $15,862,899. Shall the City of Marshfield be allowed to exceed this limit and increase the levy for the next fiscal year, 2024, for the purpose of hiring and retaining additional full-time firefighter/paramedics, a sworn police officer, and clerical staff for the police and fire departments, by a total of 7.124%, which results in a levy of $16,992,899, and, on an ongoing basis, include the increase of $1,130,000 for each fiscal year going forward?
More info: https://www.onfocus.news/city-of-marshfield-public-safety-referendum-explained/
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