On Monday November 10th 2025 after the commencement of the Town Board Meeting around 7:30pm a Public Hearing will take place for the Proposed 2026 Town Budget.
TOWN OF SHIELDS, DODGE COUNTY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, November 10, 2025, being held at/ around 7:30pm, at the Emmet Town Hall, W6777 Second Street Road, Watertown, WI will hold PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET of the Town of Shields in Dodge County will be held. The proposed budget is available for inspection at the town clerk’s office by appointment.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF
THE TOWN OF SHIELDS, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 10, 2025 immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2026 Budget which begins at 7:30 pm, at the Emmet Town Hall, W6777 Second Street Road, Watertown, WI a Special Town Meeting of the Electors called pursuant to Section 60.12(1) (c) of the Wisconsin Statutes by the town board of the following proposed will be held.
- To adopt 2025 tax levy to be paid in 2026 pursuant to Section 60.10(1) (a) of Wisconsin Statutes.
Dated this 22nd day October, 2025
By Clerk Julie Klusken 920-261-7154
2025 2026
Budget Proposed Budget % change
REVENUES:
TAXES (Levy) $161,424 $163,202 +1.10
InterGov. Revenues $147,337 $149,495 +1.46
License & Permits $ 3,200 $21,200 +562.5
Public Charges $ 1,150 $ 1,150 + 0
TOTAL REVENUE $313,111 $335,047 +7.01
EXPENDITURES:
General Government $73,686 $73,624 -.08
Public Safety (Fire Protection) $58,800 $92,300 +56.97
Public Works (Transfer Site) $22,825 $25,123 +10.1
Highway Maintenance $119,500 $124,500 +4.1
Health & Human Services $3,300 $19,500 +491
Capital Outlay $35,000 $0 -100
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $313,111 $335,047 +7.01