In this edition of "What's up? with Michael Clish," Michael and his guests: Fort Atkinson Police Chief Adrian Bump and Fort Atkinson Fire Chief Daryl Rausch, discuss the City of Fort Atkinson's proposed Public Safety Referendum, which will come before voters during the spring general election on April 5. The...
Category: City council
City holds public safety referendum workshop; town officials ask questions
By Kim McDarison A Fort Atkinson City Council Workshop focusing on the Public Safety Referendum which will appear before voters on the April ballot, was held Wednesday in the training room at the Fort Atkinson Fire Department. Along with city council members, the meeting was attended by officials from five...
Banker Road speed limit reduced to 35 mph
By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson City Council has reduced the speed limit on Banker Road from 45 miles per hour to 35. According to city officials, signs with the new speed limit have been placed, with the new limit officially taking effect Monday, Feb. 7. During its regular meeting...
Fort City Council Voters Guide: candidates share experience, views
Compiled by Kim McDarison A spring general election will be held April 5. City of Fort Atkinson residents will find three candidates vying for two open Fort Atkinson City Council seats on the general election ballot. They are incumbent Bruce Johnson and challengers Ron Martin and Eric Schultz. Fort Atkinson...
City approves $2.27 million borrowing to fund capital improvement projects
By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson City Council has advanced borrowing $2.275 million to fund capital improvement projects and equipment purchases in 2022 and 2023.Meeting in regular session Tuesday, the council adopted a resolution providing for the sale of an approximately $2.275 million note anticipation note. It then will be refinanced through...