Oak Creek moves toward 2% sales-tax measure as utility study warns of rising rates

Oak Creek moves toward 2% sales-tax measure as utility study warns of rising rates

Oak Creek officials are moving toward a November ballot measure that would ask voters to approve a 2% sales-tax increase for capital improvement projects, as a new utility-rate study shows residents could otherwise face steep and sustained increases to monthly bills. At their July 9 meeting, town trustees reviewed results of a comprehensive rate study that recommends double-digit increases across the town’s electric, water and wastewater systems…