Collected and spent
In 2022, Racine spent about $161.2M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$161.2M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$1.25 per $100 of value
Source · Wisconsin Department of Revenue — Property Tax, City of Racine 2024 property tax. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
City of Racine 2024 property tax — city levy estimated at ~12.50 mills/$1,000 AV. Context: City of Racine 2024 fiscal-year budget (adopted Nov 2023) had rate decrease to $12.85 (Racine County Eye, Nov 2023 — paywalled); 2026 proposed budget lowers from $12.10 (Racine County Eye Oct 2025). likely in $12.10–12.50 range. Barrier: Racine County Eye primary sources returned 429/paywall. Verify at https://cityofracinewi.gov/citydevelopment/assessor/Where it goes
Ten service lines.
Public works
$43.1M
Health and human services
$37.0M
Police
$34.2M
Other
$10.5M
Parks and recreation
$9.2M
Debt service · past obligation
$7.0M
General government
$6.8M
Fire
$6.5M
Library
$4.8M
Courts
$2.1M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The council adopts the budget by a majority vote of all aldermen. It may adopt the budget as sent or with changes. The charter ordinance sets the November 20 deadline. Each district elects one alderman to the council.
Cory Mason
Mayor
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Malik Frazier
Alderman, District 1
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Alyson Weiss
Alderman, District 2
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Olivia Turquoise-Davis
Alderman, District 3
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David Maack
Alderman, District 4
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Jens Jorgensen
Alderman, District 5
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Sandy Weidner
Alderman, District 6
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Maurice Horton
Alderman, District 7
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Brittany Hodges
Alderman, District 8
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Grace Allen
Alderman, District 9
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Sam Peete
Alderman, District 10
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Mary Land
Alderman, District 11
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Rocco DeMark
Alderman, District 12
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Renee Kelly
Alderman, District 13
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Marlo Harmon
Alderman, District 14
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Nathan Pabon
Alderman, District 15
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Source · Racine, Racine Code of Ordinances, Charter Ordinances Sec. 4-31 Council adoption of budget. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Racine Code of Ordinances, Charter Ordinances Sec. 4-31 Council adoption of budget (read 2026-10-17)When decisions happen
Meetings are in the Common Council Chambers, room 205 of City Hall, 730 Washington Ave. The page says all meetings start at 6 p.m. unless the agenda says otherwise.
Each yearThe council usually meets on the first and third Tuesday, at 6 p.m.
Next electionRacine votes for aldermen in April, in staggered years.
Even-numbered districts vote in April of even years.
How to reach it
City of Racine: 262-636-9171
Phone
Racine City Hall, 730 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI 53403
Mailing address
Source · Racine, Racine Common Council page. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Racine Common Council page,Also on this tax bill
A Racine address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Racine
Sources
What it is
Wisconsin Department of Revenue — Property Tax, City of Racine 2024 property tax. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
City of Racine 2024 property tax — city levy estimated at ~12.50 mills/$1,000 AV. Context: City of Racine 2024 fiscal-year budget (adopted Nov 2023) had rate decrease to $12.85 (Racine County Eye, Nov 2023 — paywalled); 2026 proposed budget lowers from $12.10 (Racine County Eye Oct 2025). likely in $12.10–12.50 range. Barrier: Racine County Eye primary sources returned 429/paywall. Verify at https://cityofracinewi.gov/citydevelopment/assessor/Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Wisconsin Department of Revenue — Property Tax, City of Racine 2024 property tax. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
City of Racine 2024 property tax — city levy estimated at ~12.50 mills/$1,000 AV. Context: City of Racine 2024 fiscal-year budget (adopted Nov 2023) had rate decrease to $12.85 (Racine County Eye, Nov 2023 — paywalled); 2026 proposed budget lowers from $12.10 (Racine County Eye Oct 2025). likely in $12.10–12.50 range. Barrier: Racine County Eye primary sources returned 429/paywall. Verify at https://cityofracinewi.gov/citydevelopment/assessor/Who decides
Racine, Racine Code of Ordinances, Charter Ordinances Sec. 4-31 Council adoption of budget. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Racine Code of Ordinances, Charter Ordinances Sec. 4-31 Council adoption of budget (read 2026-10-17)When decisions happen
Racine, Racine Common Council page. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Racine Common Council page,How to reach it
Racine, Racine Common Council page. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Racine Common Council page,To act on what you have read
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