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Taxpayers Win with Savings Achieved through Reforms
State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) commented on savings in the 41st Assembly District resulting from Governor Walker’s budget reforms, which he announced today has saved the state’s taxpayers over $1 billion.
The documented savings have been compiled through media reports, local budgets and surveys of local government officials. These reforms are one of the reasons that property taxes for the median Wisconsin home went down for the first time in over a decade. Property taxes went down 0.4 percent, lowering the tax bill for the average homeowner $39.
In the 41st Assembly District we saw a significant savings of over $7 million dollars in various school districts. For example, Ripon School District was able to negotiate a change to the school day that will save nearly $300,000 annually while still offering electives that aren’t offered in other parts of the region.
The School District of Westfield is reporting property taxes dropped by $917,680 ($444,000 in savings was realized by switching their insurance provider for a portion of their contract year: October 1, 2011-July 1, 2012).
“Our local governments and schools were flexible in dealing with the fiscal reforms implemented last year. They continue to provide good services while respecting the taxpayer,” said Ballweg.
For a detailed analysis of the $1 billion savings, go to www.reforms.wi.gov.
Dalton Celebrates it's 100th Anniversary
State Representative Joan Ballweg (R- Markesan) along with State Senator Luther Olsen (R- Ripon) presented a plaque to Allan Hoffman, Town of Kingston Chairperson, on Dalton’s 100th Anniversary.
“It was with great pleasure, Senator Olsen and I were able to recognize the long history of Dalton,” Ballweg said.
The text of the proclamation presented by Representative Ballweg and Senator Olsen is included below.
WHEREAS, the community of Dalton was established in 1911 and now celebrates its centennial anniversary; and
WHEREAS, in 1828, an Indian Trading Post was established by the local Menomonee and Winnebago Indian Tribes, which drew settlers to the area, which was eventually connected to surrounding communities through improved transportation routes by the U.S. Army, and the area became known as Sandy Hollow; and
WHEREAS, in 1910, the North Western Railroad Company purchased land from Mr. Carleton Noble and Mrs. Jeanette Dalton for the new 180 mile track from Milwaukee to Sparta. A depot was constructed on the land purchased from Mrs. Jeanette Dalton, and the North Western Railroad chose the name Dalton for the depot; and
WHEREAS, the first train traveled the railroad track through Dalton on December 11, 1911, and from that day forward has been known as Dalton; now
THEREFORE, Senator Luther Olsen, Representative Joan Ballweg, and Governor Scott Walker do congratulate, Dalton, on the occasion of its one-hundredth anniversary and celebrates the rich history of the community.
Allan Hoffman, Rep. Ballweg and State Senator Luther Olsen
Rep. Ballweg Congratulates Betty Eannelli on her Retirement
MADISON – State Representative Ballweg (R- Markesan) presented Betty Eannelli with a plaque to commemorate her retirement for representing and serving the citizens of the Village of Redgranite for the last 38 years.
"What an honor to be part of Betty's retirement festivities. Her 38 years of serving the Village of Redgranite and Waushara County is a remarkable dedication to public service," said Ballweg.
In her years of service, Betty Eannelli has served on the Waushara County Board of Supervisors from 1994 to 2008, she served as the Clerk Treasurer for 17 years, as the Village President from 1995 to 2005 and then served as Village Trustee from 2004 through 2011. She has also been a member of numerous boards and committees, including the Vice-Chair of Personnel Committee, the Chair of Coordinated Transportation Committee, the Secretary of Finance Committee, the secretary of Planning and Zoning Committee and the Chair of Redistricting Committee for Waushara County
“I wish her the time now in retirement to make her own schedule,” said Ballweg.