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Greenfield, WI

Civic Issues

Topics getting the most attention in Greenfield, WI public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.

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6 issues in taxes budget with low priority

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Snowplow accident claim settlements

The city settled two claims totaling about $11,180 after a snowplow damaged a Fred Usinger delivery truck in March.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026
LowTaxes Budget

Parnau tree limb claim settlement

The city agreed to chip in $500 toward a couple's insurance deductible after a fallen tree limb damaged property — without admitting fault.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
LowTaxes Budget

Fund closures and transfers ($245,003.32 total)

The city moved leftover bond money between projects and $163K from storm sewer to refuse/recycling, and adopted the county hazard mitigation plan to keep federal disaster grant eligibility.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jul 8, 2026
LowTaxes Budget

Settlement of Kimberly DeChant vehicle-damage claim

A rake allegedly flew out of a city maintenance truck and hit a driver's car on I-43 near Moorland Road. The city settled for $2,989.51 without admitting fault.

1 mentionLast discussed May 5, 2026
LowTaxes Budget

Legal notice publication contract

The city awarded its legal-notice publishing bid to Gannett/South Now, but council members worry the paper's circulation is too poor to adequately reach residents.

1 mentionLast discussed May 5, 2026
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Discover Financial Services class action settlement claims

The city can claim a share of a settlement over credit card processing fees Discover allegedly overcharged. The council authorized staff to file all eligible claims.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 6, 2026