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During election time, I know people expect to hear a lot of rhetoric. That's why I'm running on record instead:
When I was a Franklin alderman, I'm proud to say we passed the largest tax reduction in the city's history and reduced taxes by 17.25 percent. When my colleagues were set to raise taxes 1.8 percent, I successfully froze items totaling that amount to show them there was a better way. As a businessman, I know the importance of balancing the books. We did all of this without sacrificing the quality services that make this city a great place to raise a family. We built a new fire station (reducing response times), installed new traffic lights, fixed residential flooding problems, and ensured development was thoughtful and planned, in line with the community's character.
Since 2005, when the mayor took office, Franklin property taxes have increased almost 16 percent and city spending is up almost 30 percent.The current mayor promised to hold the line on taxes but, unfortunately, he hasn't delivered. Since 2005, when the mayor took office, Franklin property taxes have increased almost 16 percent and city spending is up almost 30 percent. The city's priorities are out of line; Franklin increased its spending on administration and general government by a higher percentage than the percentage of money given for public safety. I don't think that's the right priority.
You can review the Franklin budget numbers from over the years by clicking on the city's own website. The document lists the annual budget figures for expenditures and tax levy and other areas, and these numbers were used to calculate the percentage increases.
It's time to take a stand. For proven results. For strong leadership. For a mayor who will protect the taxpayer.
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News & Information
March 6, 2008
Franklin's net tax levy increase was higher than 154 other Wisconsin cities in a recent study put out by the respected Wisconsin Taxpayer Alliance. For documentation and detailed numbers, read the...more
March 6, 2008
Ryan Unveils Fiscal Responsibility Agenda By Basil Ryan FranklinNOW.com user Ihave chosen the campaign slogan "protecting the taxpayers" Thursday,and today I challenged Mayor Tom Taylor to...more
March 10, 2008
The Milwaukee County pension scandal has cost voters untold millions. Yet, the current mayor was actively involved in a Milwaukee County pension-boosting buyback scheme that violated IRS rules and...more
March 15, 2008
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on March 13, 2008 that Mayor Tom Taylor is defending Franklin's high tax increases, which have ranked the worst in Milwaukee County overall and one of the...more
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Authorized and Paid for by Basil Ryan for Mayor
Michael Kropp Treasurer
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