Voters will see another city referendum on April ballot. Nonbinding, advisory vote will guide officials in administrator hire

By Maureen Vander Sanden, Editorial Coordinator

The City of Brodhead Common Council last week approved moving forward with a nonbinding, advisory referendum question for the April 5 ballot, asking voters whether the city should hire an administrator with an increase in taxes.

Noting the benefits of hiring a professional to oversee city business and to navigate economic development, officials have considered the role for more than a decade, going back to when the city approved its 2010 comprehensive plan and the potential for a city administrator was mentioned, according to City Clerk Nikolai Wahl.

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