WEEK OF JULY 28 - AUGUST 4

While the summer is a great time for several families and community members to go on vacation, Village of Brown Deer staff are hard at work preparing for the 2024 preliminary budget. This will be an intriguing budget for Brown Deer as we try and utilize the additional shared revenue to address some problematic areas for the Village while doing our best to give tax relief to taxpayers. Staff will also work with elected officials on using the 700+ community survey responses to allocate funding based on areas of importance as indicated through the survey results.

One question the Village gets frequently is regarding our mill rate and how it compares with other municipalities. In simple terms, the mill rate is the tax rate a municipality uses to calculate property taxes. Municipalities figure out the mill rate each year by figuring out the total assessed valuation of the community along with the total levy needed to fund services. The final mill rate then allows the municipality to compute each property’s share of the taxes by taking that property’s assessed valuation, multiplying it by the mill rate, and then dividing it by 1,000.

If you’d like to research more information on Brown Deer’s mill rate, check out the State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue website here. This will allow you to learn how the tax levy is divided by each taxing jurisdiction and their share. You will also see that Brown Deer has the second lowest mill rate out of the seven North Shore municipalities as Whitefish Bay is the only municipality with a lower mill rate. Municipalities outside of Milwaukee County will have lower mill rates and a reason for that is the county’s share of the tax levy is at a much lower percentage. If you have any questions regarding the village’s budget or mill rate, feel free to reach out to me, Village Manager Tyler Burkart, at tburkart@browndeerwi.org or call 414-371-3051. The Village anticipates to present the 2024 preliminary budget to the Village Board and the public on September 18 and will consider adoption of the 2024 budget on November 20. 

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM

DPW Conference Room, Public Works Facility -- 8950 N Arbon Dr.

Brown Deer Farmers Market

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Village Park & Pond -- 4920 W Green Brook Dr.

This week marks our Youth Entrepreneur Week! We will be showcasing several of our amazing youth vendors who specialize in handmade crafts and cards, plants, crocheted items, face painting, henna, and more. We will also have additional activities for youth and families, including the Story Cart from University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and the Big Rig from the North Shore Fire Department. Along with our full-season vendors, this week will feature:

Brown Deer Public Library

North Shore Health Department

Valda's Jewelry Creations

SwapWater BBQ Food Truck

Twisted Plants Food Truck

Music by Jorge Vallentine & The Honest Love

Our agency will be partnering with the Community Vibes event being held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, to present the Brown Deer Police Department’s First Responder Night. We held a similar event in 2022 during one of the Community Vibes.

Law enforcement personnel will be present to connect with and answer questions you may have about our field. Law enforcement vehicles and equipment will be on display. Some of our other local law enforcement partners will also be in attendance.

Enjoy the music and food and come learn about our profession on August 16^th. 

Click here for the daily, monthly, and annual activity reports of the Brown Deer Police Department.

The School District of Brown Deer presents an exciting opportunity for potential employees who are passionate about education. With a student body of 1600, our district offers a close-knit community environment on a single campus. Our three schools are organized traditionally, catering to students from K4-12th grade. If you are seeking a rewarding career in education, where you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives while being supported and valued, consider joining the School District of Brown Deer.

Check out our website for additional information and all open certified and support staff opportunities:

https://www.browndeerschools.com/district/employmentopportunities.cfm

Come and join us for family playdates during the week of August 14th. We invite parents and their students to join us on the playground of Brown Deer Elementary from 5pm to 7pm on their grade-specific day. At 7pm, our Parent Liaison will provide grade-level specific tours every night.

Dear valued members of the Brown Deer community,

We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you and your family for a scrumptious and fun-filled afternoon at the School District of Brown Deer's Community Food Truck Luncheon! This exciting event will take place on August 29th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Brown Deer Novak Family Fieldhouse parking lot, conveniently located off of 60th Street.

Date: August 29th, 2023

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Brown Deer Novak Family Fieldhouse Parking Lot (Off of 60th Street)

This event is open to the entire Brown Deer community, so we encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors to join us as well. It promises to be a fantastic opportunity to mingle, relax, and share some great food with one another while celebrating the wonderful sense of community that makes Brown Deer so special.

Mark your calendars and be sure to join us at this mouthwatering gathering. We can't wait to see you there!

The Village of Brown Deer E-Newsletter is also available in PDF format on the Village's website. Please click here to access the PDF newsletter.