Election day is getting closer and voters will have some big decisions to make.
Many of you will see referendum questions on the ballot.
That's true in both the village and town of Mukwonago, where the fire department says it needs some help. The department says it needs to hire some more people and one big reason why is that calls for service have increased 86% since 2000, and that pace is expected to continue.
A referendum will fund six new hires and it's unique — because depending on where you live, the town of Mukwonago or the village, you'll be asked to pay a different amount. But the end goal is the same. "So the village, if it passes, would be funding three personnel," said Chief Jeff Stien. "If the town passes they would be funding three personnel — so you're getting quite the benefit. You're getting 6 individuals for the price of three."
Voters in the village will be asked to approve a levy increase of close to 11 percent and residents in the town of Mukwonago are facing an increase of nearly 28 percent.
The fire department is hosting an informational meeting on Oct. 25 where people can ask questions about the referendum.