Wausau council overrides mayor's veto, adopts 2026 budget after debate over staffing and taxes The Wausau Common Council on Nov. 25 overrode the mayor's veto of the finance committee's 2026 budget and general property tax, 9-2, after members debated staffing reductions, firefighters and long-term budget pressures that the mayor said could lead to a $1.4 million tax increase.

The Wausau Common Council has made a bold move by overriding the mayor's veto, setting the stage for a contentious 2026 budget amid fears of a looming $1.4 million tax hike.

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Wausau council adopts 2026 budget after narrow amendment votes, declines to strip utilities item After hours of debate about developer payments, TID projects and lead‑service line funding, the Wausau Common Council adopted the 2026 budget 10–1 on Nov. 11; an amendment to remove a $40,000 study on a city administrator passed 8–3 while a proposal to cut a $1.2 million utilities relocation in TID 3 failed 4–7.

Wausau's Common Council navigated a heated debate before adopting the 2026 budget, marked by intense discussions on funding for utilities and community support.

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Wausau Finance Committee Reviews 2026 Budget Proposals and Planned Amendments Wausau's finance committee discusses 2026 budget recommendations and seeks feedback from department heads.

The Wausau Finance Committee is diving deep into the 2026 budget, emphasizing transparency and collaboration with department heads to refine key proposals.

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City Council Sets January Deadline for April Referendum Submissions Council plans to submit referendum to city clerk by January 27 for April ballot.

Wausau's Finance Committee is racing against time to finalize a pivotal referendum that could reshape the city’s budget and infrastructure before the April elections.

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