Following up on the post regarding the property tax freeze. I believe if local governments really are interested in holding the line on taxes, they can figure out a way without the state dictating it to them.

I continue to be amazed that there hasn't been more talk about merging services and even entire governments in Wisconsin. For instance, Milwaukee County is made up of the City of Milwaukee and 18 suburbs. Is there any reason why all these municipalities can't merge into one? Services could be consolidated, administrative staff streamlined, and costs lowered.

This has been done in Indianapolis, Lousiville, and Nashville among other places.