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May 2, 2014 • Milwaukee County Post • 7 By KIRSTEN KLAHN Conley News Service MILWAUKEE – A bill recently signed by Gov. Scott Walker is a grand slam for youth baseball. Walker stopped by the Wilson Park Youth Baseball, 1100 W. Grange Ave. Milwaukee, on April 24 to sign Senate Bill 499 into law, which creates a property tax exemption for nonprofit youth baseball associations. Several youth baseball players and their families were there to greet Walker and witness the signing of the bill. It's something that Neal Budahn, presi- dent of the youth baseball association, has been hoping to see for a long time. The bill establishes equal treatment for youth baseball and youth hockey leagues, which are already exempt from property taxes. "Today, we cele- brate our long jour- ney," Budahn said. "Right is right, wrong is wrong, and this wrong needed to be righted. "With (Walker's) signature, it ensures the kids of greater Milwaukee County, who play the greatest game ever – baseball – no longer have to pay property tax," he added. The bill creates a property tax exemp- tion for buildings, personal property and land owned or leased by a nonprofit youth baseball association. The exemption is limited to six acres of Wilson Park and will apply to property assessments begin- ning Jan. 1. Sen. Mary Lazich, R-New Berlin, and state Rep. Mike Kuglitsch, R-New Berlin, spearheaded the bill, which passed the Senate 32-0 and the state Assembly 93-0. In addition, state Rep. Josh Zepnick, D- Milwaukee, was a co-author of the bill. "After the situation facing Wilson Park's baseball organization was brought to my attention, I was happy to not only co-author this legislation but work in a bi- partisan manner with other Milwaukee- area legislators to pass this bill that not only helps Wilson Park but other youth baseball organizations around the state," Zepnick said. "Our youths thrive when they have access to constructive after-school pro- grams, like the ones provided at Wilson Park," Walker said. "Leveling the playing field for youth baseball will help these organizations invest in more after-school opportunities for at-risk children, which play an important role in keeping our kids free from the influence of drugs and crime." Wilson Park Youth Baseball has served more than 35,000 children since its incep- tion in 1960, with about 600 children between the ages of 5 and 16 currently par- ticipating in the little league program. In addition, Wilson Park has partnered with the Milwaukee Police Department to spon- sor a program called Don't Strike Out on Drugs and participated in the Milwaukee Fire Department's Survive Alive Program, which is designed to teach students fire safety and prevention techniques. "I want to thank the Legislature, Milwaukee's Common Council and the mayor for signing off on this," Walker said. At the end of the day, it's about creating opportunities for Milwaukee's youths, Walker said. And, this bill will do just that, he said. "This is important," Walker said. "It's my honor to be here today and sign this bill." Lawmakers swing nonprofit status for youth baseball Bill creates property tax exemption for youth baseball associations Submitted photo Gov. Scott Walker signs Senate Bill 499 into law April 24 as officials and youth baseball coaches and players look on. Budahn Oklahoma Liquor • 9th & Oklahoma 744-2444 Whole Sale Beer & Soda to Taverns & Businesses. WE DELIVER! 933 W. 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