Survey of Coastal Management Needs for Local Governments On the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River

Survey of Coastal Management Needs for Local Governments On the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Local elected officials and staff are encouraged to fill out survey to help guide future coastal protection efforts Response Deadline: Friday, May 14  Survey Link: https://illinoisaces.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87VZn1JGTb5v1SS Survey Purpose The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and its partners are […]

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2021 Spring Town Officials Workshops

      In conjunction with the UW Local Government Center, the Wisconsin Towns Association proudly offers workshops on a variety of topics.  Each September, the two organizations host the Fall Town and Village Workshops.  In the past, these workshops have provided timely education on preparing a budget, understanding the Municipal Levy Limit worksheet, adopting […]

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About LGE Webinars

How to register for an LGE webinar: To register online, follow the link in the program information and complete the registration. Some webinars are free, and others will have a page to submit payment. After registering, you will receive an email with the Zoom connection link to attend the webinar. Usually, the day before the webinar, you […]

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What Shapes Health 101

What Shapes Health 101  Tuesday, May 25, 2021 2:00 – 3:30 pm The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.” Increasingly more attention is being paid to the social determinants of health as they relate to community health outcomes. This session will dig into the factors that shape health in a […]

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Alcohol Beverage Regulation and Licensing program parts 1 and 2

Alcohol Beverage Regulation and Licensing – Part 1 Thursday, April 20th, 2023 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Under state law, Wisconsin municipalities issue and renew alcohol licenses. New municipal clerks and others looking for a refresher on the basics of alcohol licensing will benefit most from this session. Learn about the different types of licenses, license qualifications, notice requirements, and […]

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Annual Case Law and Legislative Update

Annual Case Law and Legislative Update May 4, 2021 10:30 am to 12:00 noon $20.00 Planning law is constantly changing. This program reviews recent court decisions and legislation from the past year affecting planning and land use in Wisconsin. Presented by Professor Brian Ohm, J.D., Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture, UW- Madison and UW-Madison […]

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Civility and Diversity

Civility and Diversity April 1, 2021 10:00 am to 11:30 am $20.00 Civility and Diversity are two essential cornerstones to effective local government. Diversity ensures that all voices are at the table and Civility provides the basis for all voices to be heard.  Together, they help local governments to make reasoned, rationale and effective decisions […]

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