My property taxes have increased in the past without a referendum, why is that?

The property tax collected by the City of Tomahawk includes funds from other taxing jurisdictions, including the school district and Lincoln County.  The City specific property taxes are a result of the operational levy and debt levy.  The operational levy can only be increased by “net new construction” in the city due to limits imposed by the State of Wisconsin. 

 

To increase the operational levy beyond that amount requires approval from voters in a referendum.