The City of Waukesha's Board of Review convened on July 22, 2025, to address property assessments for several commercial properties, providing taxpayers an opportunity to contest their valuations. The meeting focused on properties located on Shepherd Court and East Main Street, with significant assessments under scrutiny.

Among the properties discussed, Hill Park LLC's property at 5 Shepherd Court was assessed at a total value of $6,090,000, which includes land valued at $4,290,400 and improvements totaling $50,000,066,600. Similarly, Skypark LLC's properties at 1804 and 1806 Shepherd Court had a combined assessment of $10,000,150, with land valued at $272,700 and improvements at $9,877,300.

The Board emphasized the importance of the taxpayer's role in the assessment process, stating that the burden of proof lies with the property owners to demonstrate that the assessor's valuations are incorrect. Taxpayers were informed they would present their evidence first, followed by the city assessor's testimony supporting the current assessments.

The Board of Review reiterated that they are legally bound to uphold the assessor's valuations unless compelling evidence is provided to suggest otherwise. This meeting marks a critical step in ensuring fair property assessments in Waukesha, allowing property owners to actively participate in the evaluation of their tax obligations. The Board will render decisions on the contested assessments immediately following the presentations, ensuring timely resolutions for the involved parties.