Poll Workers (Election Inspectors) Needed

Citizen involvement is essential to conduct open, accurate and fair elections in Wisconsin.   We hope that you will consider participating in one of these positions.

Citizens are encouraged to become involved in the election process.  One of the most rewarding ways to do this is to become an Election Day poll worker (or “Election Inspector” as the position is formally called).  The Chief Election Inspector is in charge of the polling place, and has additional training requirements.

Learn more about becoming a Poll Worker – http://elections.wi.gov/elections-voting/voters/become-a-poll-worker

Application

2018 Election DatesFebruary 20, 2018 – Spring Primary
April 3, 2018 – Spring Election
August 14, 2018 – Partisan Primary
November 6, 2018 – Fall General Election

For more information contact:

• Debbie Baenen:
  • Phone: (920) 448-2800 ext. 111
  • E-mail: debbie@villageofallouez.com
• Carrie Zittlow:
  • Phone: (920)448-2800 ext. 101
  • E-mail: carrie@villageofallouez.com

Allouez Sidewalk Snowplowing Policy

1.   Allouez residents must shovel their sidewalk after snowstorms, and maintain their sidewalk clear of snow and ice--even if the sidewalk is first plowed by the Village.  This includes Webster Avenue, Allouez Avenue, Libal Street, and Hoffman road.  Residents have 48 hours after a snowstorm to complete sidewalk shoveling. 

2.   After each snowfall the Village plows the roundabouts, village properties, and school sidewalk routes.  Village sidewalk snowplowing will be completed within 48 hours of a snowfall including weekends.  Refer to the Village sidewalk snowplowing map for further information.

3.   The Village will plow the main sidewalks including Webster Avenue, Allouez Avenue, Libal Street, Hoffman Road, and Riverside Drive after snowstorms of 3” snowfall or more.  The Village plows its streets at a 3” snowfall as well.  Property owners must shovel after Village sidewalk snowplowing to maintain their sidewalk clear of snow and ice.

4.   Because the Brown County Highway Department frequently plows large amounts of snow onto Webster Avenue, Allouez Avenue and Riverside Drive sidewalks, the Village will provide additional snowplowing of these sidewalks when the weather and snow conditions dictate more frequent snowplowing.  

2018 Dog Licenses are available now!

Licenses are available:

In person at the Village Hall
1900 Libal Street
Monday – Friday
7:30 am – 4:00 pm

By mail (Dog License Application Form)
1900 Libal Street
Green Bay, WI 54301

At two local Allouez veterinarians
Allouez Animal Hospital (801 Hoffman Road)
Riverside Animal Hospital (3233 Riverside Drive)

When applying, you will need to provide the following:
1. Proof of current rabies vaccination
2. Proof of spaying or neutering (if applicable)
3. Payment according to the fee schedule listed below (check made payable to the Village of Allouez when applying by mail)
4. A completed Dog License Application Form when applying by mail

Costs Per Calendar Year
– Neutered Males/Spayed Females-$5.00
– Unspayed or Un-neutered-$30.00
**Additional $5.00 late fee for tags purchased after March 31st.
**Allouez Municipal Code §151-5(A) requires all dogs five months and older be licensed each calendar year.

New Year's - Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions

We’ve reached the end of another year – which means it’s just about time for some New Year’s resolutions. Would you like to study a new language, take up a musical instrument or visit the gym more often? All these are worthy goals, of course, but why not also add some financial resolutions? 

Here are some ideas to think about:

• Increase contributions to your employer-sponsored retirement plan. For 2018, you can contribute up to $18,500 (or $24,500 if you’re 50 or older) to your 401(k) or similar plan, such as a 403(b), for employees of public schools and some nonprofit groups, or a 457(b) plan, for employees of local governments. It’s usually a good idea to contribute as much as you can afford to your employer’s plan, as your contributions may lower your taxable income, while your earnings can grow tax-deferred. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. 


• Try to “max out” on your IRA. Even if you have a 401(k) or similar plan, you can probably still invest in an IRA. For 2018, you can contribute up to $5,500 to a traditional or Roth IRA, or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older. (Income restrictions apply to Roth IRAs.) Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax-deductible, depending on your income, and your earnings can grow tax-deferred. Roth IRA contributions are not deductible, but earnings can grow tax-free, provided you don’t start taking withdrawals until you are 59-1/2 and you’ve have had your account at least five years. You can put virtually any investment in an IRA, so it can expand your options beyond those offered in your 401(k) or similar plan. 


• Build an emergency fund. Try to build an emergency fund conaining three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money held in a low-risk, liquid account. This fund can help you avoid dipping into your long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a new furnace or a major car repair. 


• Control your debts. It’s never easy, but do what you can to keep your debts under control. The less you have to spend on debt payments, the more you can invest for your future. 


• Don’t overreact to changes in the financial markets. We’ve had a long run of rising stock prices – but it won’t last forever. If we experience a sharp market downturn in 2018, don’t overreact by taking a “time out” from investing. Market drops are a normal feature of the investment landscape, and you may ultimately gain an advantage by buying new shares when their prices are down. 


• Review your goals and risk tolerance. At least once in 2018, take some time to review your short- and long-term financial goals and try to determine, possibly with the help of a financial professional, if your investment portfolio is still appropriate for these goals. At the same time, you’ll want to re-evaluate your risk tolerance to ensure you’re not taking too much risk – or possibly too little risk – with your investments.

Do your best to stick with these resolutions throughout the coming year. At a minimum, they can help you improve your investment habits – and they may improve your financial picture far beyond 2018.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Kiran R Khot, 507 Greene Avenue, (920) 489-2778.

2017 Fall Senior Seminars

2017 Fall Senior Seminars
Join us each month to discuss and learn about various topics from the professionals.

Time:                     1:00pm (Social)
                               1:10pm (Presentation)
Where:                  Village Hall (1900 Libal St.)
Register:               Online:                 http://allouez.recdesk.com
                               By Phone:            920.448.2804
                               In person:            1900 Libal St.

Session 4:

Topic: Chair Fitness: An Interactive Presentation
Presenter: Dana Blicharz, B.S., NESTA-CPT, Prevea Health & Wellness Health Coach
When: December 19

What will you learn?
Join Dana Blicharz, Prevea Health Coach for an interactive Chair Fitness presentation. Chair Fitness is targeted to provide effective movements without putting undo pressure or strain on your body. Join us to see if Chair Fitness is right for you!

2018 Tae Kwon Do

 

Registration for Session 1-2: Starts Dec. 1!!

Registration for Session 3-5: May 1, 2018

Bring your entire family to this martial art class which emphasizes respect, responsibility, self-control, fitness, gracefulness, and technique. This class is offered year round.

AgWhen:

Time: 9:00 am-10:00 am

Where: Allouez Community Center (2143 S. Webster) 

Sessions:

• Session 1: Jan. 6- Mar. 10
• Cost: $26 R/$31 NR

•    Session 2: Mar. 17- May 19
• Cost: $26 R/$31 NR

For more information visit: https://allouez.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=14918

Consider These Year-end Tax-Smart Financial Moves

With the holiday season upon us, you may be getting pretty busy. But once the holidays are over, you'll enter into a new season – tax season. The filing deadline for the 2017 tax year is April 17, 2018, but until that date – and especially before the end of the calendar year – you may want to explore some tax-smart financial moves.

Here are a few to consider:

Boost your 401(k) contributions. If you're like most people, you probably don't usually contribute the maximum amount to your 401(k), which, in 2017, is $18,000, or $24,000 if you’re 50 or older. Unless you have a Roth 401(k), your contributions are made with pre-tax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Ask your employer if you can increase your 401(k) contributions in 2017. Also, if you receive a bonus before the year ends, you may be able to put that toward your 401(k) too, thus deferring the taxes you'd have to pay on this extra income.

Add to your IRA. You have until the April 17 deadline to contribute to your IRA for the 2017 tax year, but the more you can put in now, the less you'll have to come up with at the filing deadline. Contributions to a traditional IRA are generally deductible, but the deductibility is phased out if your income rises above certain levels. For 2017, you can put up to $5,500 into your IRA, or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older. (Roth IRA contributions are never deductible.)

Contribute to a 529 plan. When you contribute to a 529 college savings plan, your earnings can grow tax-free, provided the money is used for qualified higher education expenses. (However, 529 plan distributions not used for these qualified expenses may be subject to income tax and a 10 percent IRS penalty.) Furthermore, your 529 plan contributions may be deductible from your state taxes.

Be generous. It's certainly the season for giving, and when you make charitable gifts, you can give and receive. By sending cash to a qualified charity, you may get a tax deduction, but if you look beyond your checkbook, you might gain even bigger benefits. Specifically, if you donate appreciated securities you've held for more than one year to charity, you may be able to deduct the value of the securities, based on their worth when you make the gift.

Offset your gains. If you own some investments that have lost value and may no longer be essential parts of your portfolio, you could sell them and use the loss to offset capital gains taxes on investments you've sold that have appreciated. If the loss from the sale was greater than your combined long- and short-term capital gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 against other income, including your salary and interest payments. And if your losses exceed your capital gains by more than $3,000, you can carry the remaining losses forward to future tax years.

Following these suggestions may help improve your tax situation for the year. So, give them some thought and consult with your tax professional to understand what actions are appropriate for you.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Kiran R Khot, 507 Greene Avenue, (920) 489-2778.

2017 November Holiday Office Hours

Just a reminder the Village Offices will be closed:

• Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 23- All Day
• Day After Thanksgiving Day: Friday, November 24- All Day

Have A Great Holiday!

Have A Great Holiday!