What is the difference between a Town Hall Meeting and a Village Board Meeting?

The purpose of Town Hall meetings is for elected officials to hear the community’s views on public issues. There are no specific rules or guidelines for holding a Town Hall meeting. The format of the meeting can vary. Usually, the elected officials, along with Village staff, will make opening remarks and presentations. Following the presentation and remarks, the floor is opened up to questions and comments from the audience. Attendees generally present ideas, voice their opinions, ask questions of the elected officials and Village Staff.

In contrast, the purpose of a Village Board meeting is to conduct business of the Village. It is a formal process with specific agenda items that must be followed and where motions are made and voted on. There are limited opportunities for the public to make comments during a Village Board meeting. It is not an open format like Town Hall meetings.

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1. Why can I not find my property on the Milwaukee County Tax Portal?
2. Why did my assessed value go up by so much?
3. What is the difference between a Town Hall Meeting and a Village Board Meeting?
4. How do I navigate the tax portal?
5. What is the Village doing to try and attract business to Brown Deer?
6. Do I have to register to vote every time I move?
7. How can I request a ballot be mailed to me for an upcoming election?
8. Can zoning laws be used to keep certain businesses away?
9. How does Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) work?
10. Why did the new construction include roundabouts?