City of Muskego, Common Council - 8/12/26

The City of Muskego Common Council held a meeting on August 12, 2026, primarily to discuss and decide on the procurement of a communications consultant to manage an informational campaign regarding a public safety referendum scheduled for November 3rd. The council debated between two firms: Mueller Communications, a more established agency with experience in municipal referendums, and Innovative Public Advisors (IPA), a newer boutique firm with a lower cost proposal. The discussion included concerns about the referendum language, transparency, and the scope of public safety funding. The council considered budget availability, with surplus funds proposed to cover the consultant's fees without additional appropriations. After extensive deliberation and two votes, the council ultimately approved contracting IPA for up to $28,500 to conduct the communications campaign. The meeting highlighted the importance of clear, non-advocacy communication to inform voters about the referendum's impact and scope.