No rebate checks for Green Bay property owners

GREEN BAY — Green Bay's mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that killed a plan to give $2 million in excess stadium tax money to property owners.

The City Council voted early Wednesday to direct the money to public projects, including streets, parks and sewers.

Alderman John Vander Leest proposed a rebate check for property owners. Each would have received about $80 to $90.

WLUK-TV reports one property owner, William Peters, told council members the money should be invested in something that would benefit everyone in the city. Peters said the excess money comes from tourists, renters and others and doesn't belong it him.

Alderman Dave Nennig argued that using the money for projects that increase the city's tax base would have longer-term benefits.