About the Village's Budget Process

The Village is very proud to be one of the few communities in the state that is 100% debt free! Access the Village's current budget documents below.

2021 Budget
2020 Budget
2019 Budget
2018 Budget
2017 Budget
2016 Budget
2015 Budget
2014 Budget
2013 Budget

Keeping the Village Debt-Free

The Village begins the budgeting process in July with its Five-Year Capital Projects Budget Plan. Departments and staff evaluate their current equipment and facilities to determine capital needs during the next five years. The Village capital funding policy is to finance projects internally, setting aside money for large capital purchases and maintenance holding to its practice of keeping the community debt-free.

Drafting the Budget

In August, Village staff begins preparation of the first draft of the operating budget. This document is prepared and reviewed by department heads and the administrator, and presented to the Committee of the Whole in late September.

Budget Workshops

It has been the practice of the Committee of the Whole to meet for budget workshops in late September or early October to review the draft budget. These meetings are open to the public and usually are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meeting dates are posted on the Village calendar. Published agendas and minutes are also available online.

Public Hearings

During these meetings changes are recommended and incorporated into a final document which is then sent to the Village Board for approval. A public hearing is held before the Village Board approves the completed budget. This hearing is usually held at the November Committee of the Whole meeting.

For More Information

If you have any questions or would like more details, please contact the Village of Thiensville at 262-242-3720.