By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month during its meeting held Tuesday, April 20. The proclamation, read aloud by City Manager Rebecca LeMire, noted that April is celebrated nationally as Fair Housing Month and this year marks the 53rd anniversary celebrated by the...
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City to hold public hearing on proposed water utility rate increase
The City of Fort Atkinson has requested a water utility rate increase for its users from a state regulatory agency. If approved, the increase will be used to pay for upgrading water mains in “various states of failure,” throughout the city, according to information released Tuesday by city engineer Andy...
Becker, Scherer, Hartwick win council seats
By Chris Spangler and Kim McDarison Two incumbents and one newcomer won two-year terms on the Fort Atkinson City Council in Tuesday’s general election. Incumbents Mason Becker and Chris Scherer were returned to their council seats with vote tallies of 1,216 or 24.05 percent of the votes and 1,036 or...
Fort city clerk reports steady turnout at polls
By Chris Spangler Turnout was steady Tuesday as Fort Atkinson voters were going to the polls to cast ballots for city council, board of education and state superintendent of school seats in the general election. Fort Atkinson City Clerk Michelle Ebbert said that nearly 970 votes had been cast as...
Election guide: Who’s on the ballot?
By Chris Spangler Contributor Fort Atkinson electors will be casting ballots for city council, board of education and state superintendent of school seats in Tuesday’s general election. The polls open at 7 a.m., with balloting continuing through 8 p.m. The polling place for all city of Fort Atkinson residents is...