Cudahy Common Council Approves $25 Wheel Tax Despite Resident Opposition

Cudahy passes $25 wheel tax; cuts still coming to staff, projects or events

Cudahy’s Common Council passed a new $25 wheel tax with a 3-2 vote on Jan. 20.

Cudahy mayor warns budget cuts remain after council passes $25 wheel tax

Cudahy leaders are preparing budget cuts after approving a $25 wheel tax that covers only a fraction of the city’s $1 million shortfall, with officials expecting clarity on cuts next month.

Cudahy approves $25 wheel tax to avoid budget cuts

CUDAHY, Wis. — The Cudahy Common Council approved a $25 per vehicle wheel tax Tuesday night to avoid cuts to city services. Some council members voting “yes” for the wheel tax said it’s needed as the city faces a budget shortfall. But many residents voiced their opposition. “I’m kind of surprised we all have to be here again, because back in November I thought we sent a clear message that we don’t want a wheel tax,” said one community member. “T…

Cudahy approves $25 wheel tax to prevent budget cuts

The common council said a wheel tax approval was needed to avoid making budget cuts.

Amid more backlash, Cudahy Common Council passes $25 wheel tax to make up some of steep budget gap

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Cudahy Common Council approves $25 wheel tax despite resident opposition

CUDAHY, Wis. The Cudahy Common Council voted 3-2 to implement a $25 wheel tax on car registrations during a heated meeting where residents filled City Hall to voice their opposition.City leaders originally proposed a $50 wheel tax that would have raised $600,000 in revenue to address a budget shortfall. This was strongly opposed by Cudahy residents in a meeting held in November 2025."I am kind of surprised we have to be here again," said Jim Bus…