Notice of Adoption of Chapter 38 Records Access Ordinance Updates
NOTICE OF
TOWN OF WHEATON
CHAPTER 38 RECORDS ACCESS ORDINANCE
On December 9, 2025 the Wheaton Town Board adopted the Chapter 38 Records Access ordinance with the recommended updates. The records access ordinance is an existing ordinance that was being updated from 2019.
Why update the records access ordinance?
The Wheaton Town Board had decided to have the Parks Commission and Plan Commission review all ordinances within their respective areas that had no changes in 5 years for the following:
1.) Is the ordinance still needed?
2.) Does the ordinance need updates to better clarify information for residents/businesses and local government operations?
3.) Are any ordinance changes needed as relates to Wisconsin State law?