Senator Marklein Honored as League Legislative Champion at Platteville Common Council Meeting

Platteville – The League of Wisconsin Municipalities honored Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) the League’s Municipal Champion award at last night’s meeting of the Platteville City Council.  Jerry Deschane (left) joined the Council in presenting Senator Marklein (right) with a plaque in honor of his strong support for Wisconsin’s municipalities and local control. 

The Senator was highlighted as a League Champion in June’s The Municipality magazine: 

Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) authored, at the League’s request, a state budget amendment repealing the levy limit adjustment requirement for water utility fire protection fees. This change allows communities to shift from using the levy to pay the fire hydrant rental fee to directly charging utility customers without being required to reduce the community’s allowable levy.  Sen. Marklein was the Senate lead author of Act 232, allowing municipalities to erect within the right-of-way of any highway within the municipality a municipal welcome sign. He also co-sponsored the League’s dark store and Walgreens reversal bills. As chair of the Senate Revenue Committee, Sen. Marklein conducted a hearing and a committee vote on the dark store and Walgreens reversal bills. 

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities advocates for Wisconsin’s cities and villages, provides legal services to members, as well as training and networking opportunities. Established in 1898 for purposes of advocacy, the League continues that strong legacy.