Shorewood Citizen Advocates

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tax

12% City Tax Increase?

Are you prepared to take another tax increase?
 
After a 29.4% tax and services increase over the last 4 years, city finance director Jeanne Schmuck presented city council with a proposed 12% tax increase for 2027.

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Opinion

Maddy: Fraud, Harassment & Cover-Up Are Fixable

The Excelsior Fire District’s April 8th public meeting was so contentious the chair opened with a call for decorum.What followed was a 3-2 vote to terminate Fire Chief Curt Mackey.
 
Two members voted to retain him with more training. Shorewood’s representative, Dustin Maddy, was one of them.

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Utility Bills Soar in Shorewood

Have you looked at your utility bill this past quarter?
 
Residents are stunned to find it’s costing more than $100 more per quarter or $400 more per year – never mind the city’s 9% property tax increase!

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Track the 2026 Hummingbird Migration

Who doesn’t enjoy a hummingbird?
 
These little creatures defy the odds as they migrate from Mexico to Canada, while entertaining bird watchers along the way.
 
Track their progress courtesy of Hummingbird Central.

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