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In fiscal year 2025, Sussex business owners paid a median tax rate of 0.9 percent of property value, ranking seventh-lowest in Waukesha County according to BlockShopper.com (a 1.1 percent county median is reported).

The data shows Sussex's burden is lower than in other municipalities such as Muskego.

In fiscal 2025, Vernon posted the county's lowest median commercial property tax rate at 0.4%, well below the overall median of 1.1% reported by BlockShopper.com for the 23 local municipalities.

Dousman reported a 2.4% median commercial property tax rate for FY 2025, topping a county median of 1.1% and rising from 1.8% in FY 2024, per BlockShopper.com.

Muskego reported a median commercial property tax rate of 0.9% for FY 2025, ranking seventh in Waukesha County and 0.2% below the county average (BlockShopper.com data).

Lannon reported a 1% median commercial property tax rate for fiscal year 2025, ranking 11th in the county — the rate is 0.1 percentage point lower than the county's overall median.

In fiscal year 2025, Oconomowoc Lake had a median commercial property tax rate of 1%, which was 0.1% below the county average and ranked it 13th among 23 municipalities.

Information came from BlockShopper.com.

Chris McIntosh, a Pewaukee native, resigned as athletic director Monday, Apr.

13 and will join the Big Ten office (deputy commissioner for strategy) on May 1 while interim director Marcus Sedberry leads as Chancellor Mnookin prepares to leave for Columbia University on July 1.

Outreach and Fund Development Coordinator

Join us for the Family Promise of Waukesha County, Giving Day Eve Celebration, happening on Wednesday, April 15th from 4PM to 7PM at Maddy's Bar and Music Lounge. Help us raise $135,000 to continue to support families with minors who are experiencing homelessness.

Outreach and Fund Development Coordinator

Stability Starts with Us Help support low income families and families experiencing homelessness by supporting Family Promise of Waukesha County's Giving Day! Our goal is to raise $135,000 to prevent and end homelessness for families with children and help them achieve sustainable independence.

Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k

7-10 a.m. — Fox River Park — Pricing varies — Participate in a family-friendly race featuring unique swag and virtual options.

Jurassic Journey

9 AM - 7 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Admission starts at $20 — Explore the largest animatronic dinosaur exhibit in the Midwest with a giant T-Rex and hands-on activities.