Mayville Mayor’s Report

Hello Friends and Residents of Mayville,
I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
This month, I want to begin by announcing that Mayville EMS Service will be taking on a larger role within this part of the county. We have added service coverage for the Village of Lomira, the Village & Town of Theresa. With these additions, we have increased our full-time staff to meet the needs of residents impacted by EMS services.
I know there are concerns regarding this expansion; however, providing reliable and high-quality EMS service should be one of the most fundamental services supported by our tax dollars. I applaud these communities for stepping up to ensure their residents receive proper EMS coverage when it is needed most.
I have also been asked about providing EMS service to the Village of Kekoskee. Each year, the City of Mayville has reached out to the village to discuss a boundary agreement. This agreement would include EMS service, land detachments, sewer services, and other mutual benefits. Unfortunately, each year the city has been denied a meeting. Until a boundary agreement can be discussed and established, providing these services is not an option.

This month, I attended the dedication of the St. John’s Daycare Facility. This new daycare will benefit our community by addressing additional childcare needs. The facility is a wonderful addition to Mayville and the surrounding areas. I would like to thank St. John’s for making the investment and inviting me to their grand opening, I wish them continued success.
As many of you know, I chair the Dodge County Highway Commission. Over the past few months, the County Chairperson has directed us to discuss a countywide wheel tax. I will be leaving the board in April, as I am not seeking reelection; however, I am not in favor of this newly proposed tax for several reasons.
First, over the past two years I have presented ideas to help reduce costs and fund road improvements without additional taxation, but these efforts did not receive support from the County Administrator or Commissioner. Second, the county generates sales tax revenue from goods and services we all purchase each day—typically totaling $8–$9 million annually. Over the past two years, these funds have been used to offset operational costs, leaving insufficient funds for road maintenance. As a result, a countywide wheel tax is now being considered.
This proposal is still in the preliminary stages. If you are not in favor of this tax, I encourage you to visit the county website, identify your county supervisor, and contact them before this proposal moves forward after my departure.
I have been in contact with WBEV Radio in Beaver Dam to do a bi-monthly radio broadcast. I am looking forward to this opportunity to help educate and explain issues that we are all facing. I would like to thank WBEV Radio for their continued support to our community and our residents.
Next month, I will provide residents with an update on our city finances. Until then, as always, if you have any questions, please reach out—or feel free to stop and say hi.
Sincerely,
Mayor Rob Boelk