Wisconsin § 65.07 - Power of council to levy taxes.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 65.07 — Power of council to levy taxes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65.07. Power of council to levy taxes.
65.07(1) (1) The common council shall have power to levy annually a tax upon all the taxable property in the city for the following purposes: 65.07(1)(a) (a) A sufficient general city fund to pay the expenses of city departments, boards and commissions which are subject to the control of the common council. The rate of taxation for the purposes enumerated in this paragraph shall be established only by affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all members elected to the common council. 65.07(1)(b) (b) A fund to pay the city’s contribution to the fire fighters’ and police officers’ pension fund and for any similar fund which may be created by law. 65.07(1)(c) (c) A sufficient permanent improvement fund for any purpose authorized by s. 66.0913 (1) ,
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 65.07
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 65.07 cover?
Section 65.07 ("Power of council to levy taxes.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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