Voters in Edgerton approved the STORMWATER & STREETS Sales Tax initiative in March. The 1% dedicated sales tax will fund stormwater and street projects throughout the community over the next decade.
In official election results, 52% of ballots cast were in favor of approving the Sales Tax. Mail ballots were sent to all registered Edgerton voters in mid-February and were due by noon on March 3, 2026. A total of 98 voted yes on the measure, while 89 voted no.
“I’m so thankful to everyone that took the time to vote. I am excited to work with City Council to get started prioritizing STORMWATER & STREETS projects needed in our community. The vast majority of this dedicated sales tax will be collected from visitors and businesses making purchases in Edgerton,” said Mayor Donald Roberts.
STORMWATER & STREETS is expected to generate about $700,000 annually to fund projects, such as:
- Addressing flooding in homes
- Reducing street flooding
- Improving and upgrading inadequate stormwater infrastructure
- Street reconstruction.
Specific projects will be considered as part of the City’s ongoing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process. The CIP outlines funding sources and a schedule for capital projects over a rolling five-year period. It’s typically reviewed annually at the CIP work session in October.
