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The Village of Mount Pleasant on Monday, March 30, mailed 2026 assessment notices to property owners.

Mount Pleasant updates property assessments annually to reflect values as of January 1 of the year. Those assessments are based primarily on fair market value: The likely sale price of a property if it is listed and sold on the open market. Property owners should receive a notice in the mail this week.

The combined value of residential properties in Mount Pleasant increased 1.8% from last year. The total value of commercial properties increased by over 50%. That is mostly due to new construction from the Microsoft data center, and other developments.

Each property is assessed separately, so its value may change more or less than the average. 

Property owners can look up their 2026 assessed values for free at AssessorData.

The assessed values ensure local property taxes are divided fairly among all properties, but do not decide the final amount of each tax bill. The actual dollar amounts are based on budgets approved by the Village, county, school district, and technical college. Once those budgets are set, the assessments are used to fairly distribute the taxes.

Property owners can contact a Village assessor to discuss assessment questions over the phone, or schedule an in-person meeting. This can be done during the Open Book period from April 6 through April 28. Also during Open Book, property owners can ask assessors to review the value, and present information for them to consider.

Those who disagree with their assessment after Open Book may file an appeal to the Board of Review. Property owners interested in appealing to the Board of Review should contact the Mount Pleasant Village Clerk before 9:00 a.m. on May 12. 

Forms and more details about Open Book and Board of Review are available on the Village website.

The Village Compost Site will open for the season on April 1. The site is located north of Highway 20 (Washington Avenue) at West Road. Hours of operation are: 

• Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., last vehicle admitted at 5:45 p.m.
• Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., last vehicle admitted at 3:45 p.m.

Please note that the Village does not collect yard waste curbside. Households should not place grass clippings, branches, or other yard waste in the street or right-of-way. For a map of the location and information on what items are accepted for dropoff, visit our Public Works webpage. Questions regarding usage of the site should be directed to the Public Works Department at (262) 664-7843. 

In-person absentee voting for the Spring Election begins March 24 at Mount Pleasant Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive. Voters will need to provide an acceptable photo ID to obtain a ballot. Visit MyVote to review ballot details, request an absentee ballot,  and find additional important election information.

Voting dates at times are:

• March 24 through March 27, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
• March 30 through April 3, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

The Good Friday holiday falls on April 3. The Village Clerk’s office will remain open for voting services only. All other Village offices will be closed in observation of the holiday.

Questions regarding the Spring Election should be directed to the Village Clerk’s office at elections@mtpleasantwi.gov or (262) 664-7800.

Metronet and T-Mobile Fiber are installing fiber optic communication lines across several areas of the Village of Mount Pleasant.

Operating as T-Fiber built by Metronet, the companies have been installing communication lines neighborhood-by-neighborhood since May, and the work is expected to continue into the winter. This is not a Village project. The work is being financed and managed by the utility companies as they seek to offer a new internet service option in Mount Pleasant.

Metronet has pledged to notify residents before starting construction in a new area, and flags are being placed to mark existing underground utilities before work begins.

For more information, Metronet is accepting calls at (877) 386-3876, and has details on its website.

The company’s construction FAQ (PDF) has more information, including how to submit claims if a fence or lawn is damaged, and how to mark electric dog fence equipment, sump pump pipes, or other underground items on your property so crews can work around them. Flags are also available at the front desk of Village Hall’s lobby for property owners to mark their dog fences or other items. 

The Village provides this FAQ to answer other questions residents may have regarding the work.

Is Village government involved in this project?

There is no Village funding for this work, and it is not a Village project. Metronet throughout its project has provided updates and other information to help Village officials respond to questions.

The Village reviews and permits utility construction work on Village-owned properties and rights-of-way. Construction work that Metronet performs on land designated as a utility easement does not require a Village permit.

State law gives utility companies broad leeway to work within public rights-of-way, and limits local governments’ role. Please note that State and County governments review project plans and permit utility work in the rights-of-way of State- and County-owned roads.

Where are Metronet’s construction crews permitted to install the fiber optic lines?

The Village permitted fiber optic installation work to occur only within public rights-of-way. Construction within a utility easement does not require a Village permit.

If you believe crews have equipment on your property outside of the right-of-way or easement, please contact Metronet at (877) 386-3876.

Where are rights-of-way and easements located on my property? 

Public rights-of-way often extend about 10 to 20 feet beyond the edge of the road. Residents can see approximate locations of the public right-of-way online through the Racine County GIS mapping system. After opening the online GIS system: 

1. Enter your address in the white box marked Find Parcel or Quarter Section located on the upper-left side of the screen. Confirm your address in the box to zoom to your property.
2. For an extra visual reference, select the square Basemap menu icon (image of four boxes near the top of the screen) and select 2024 Imagery to make a satellite image of your property appear on the map.

Utility easements are different from the public rights-of-way, and do not appear on the GIS map. Detailed locations of utility easements are available from the Racine County Register of Deeds Office.

According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), reconstruction of WIS 31 (Green Bay Road), between WIS 11 (Durand Avenue) and WIS 20 (Washington Avenue), will begin in early 2026. The project is scheduled to span two years, from 2026 through 2027. Construction will be split into two phases to help minimize impacts. Work between WIS 11 and Margery Drive will be conducted in 2026. Work between Castle Court and WIS 20 will happen in 2027. 

This project is a significant reconstruction of the roadway, including the installation of storm sewer, pavement, traffic signals, and a new sidewalk. Additionally, temporary traffic signals and temporary pavement need to be constructed to facilitate traffic during the project. Spreading the construction over two years, with half of the project being completed each year, allows for adequate time to relocate utilities and for the contractor to complete both the temporary and permanent work. 

The project is being led by WisDOT. Visit the project website for additional project details. Questions or concerns should be directed to: 

Nguyen Ly, P.E.WIS 31 Project Manager(262) 548-8739nguyen.ly@dot.wi.gov

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