Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenfield, WI public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
New Information Technology Specialist position
The committee set in motion the creation and hiring of an IT Specialist, including a job description, pay rate and revised org chart. A new IT hire could speed up tech support and projects for city operations.
2026 Assessment Roll and Maintenance Year
Greenfield is in a maintenance year, not a revaluation. Total assessed value is about $4.36 billion with a $20.9 million net gain, mostly new construction. The state says the city is assessed at 88% of market value for 2025.
Winston claim disallowance
The council formally rejected a $400,000 claim from a man hurt in a crash during a police chase, on the city attorney's advice. He now has six months to sue if he wants to pursue it.
Claims: one denied, two settled
The Council rejected a $50,000+ flood claim from the August 2025 storms but settled two vehicle-damage claims against city vehicles for $4,500 and $6,176.17, all without admitting negligence.