Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Manitowoc public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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3 issues in taxes budget with low priority
LowTaxes Budget
Housing Authority health insurance costs
Housing Authority staff keep their Prevea 360 coverage with only about a 4-4.5% premium bump — far less than the ~13% increase the city itself is facing.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026
LowTaxes Budget
Municipal code software modernization (eCode360)
The city's online municipal code is getting a new platform after its publisher merged with General Code. It'll look different, cost a bit more, and — importantly — become ADA-compliant with better search.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026
LowTaxes Budget
2027 City Clerk License Fee Revisions
A batch of license fees — including garbage haulers and taxis, which require physical plates — goes up, mostly by about $5, to catch up with rising costs and neighboring communities' rates.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026