League of Wisconsin Municipalities

And another one bites the dust! We finished another puzzle! They are not always easy but definitely rewarding, like many things. You can win this great puzzle at our Annual Fall Conference this October in Madison. Be sure to register today! https://lnkd.in/gFQ-RirH If you haven't heard, we are going to have a deep dive on housing, we are even bringing back Curt Witynski to speak about our More Housing Initiative, seeking to educate about actions local governments can take, such as reforming zoning regulations, streamlining the permitting process, and in some cases offering local financial support, to help increase the number and types of housing available in their communities. You will not want to miss this deep dive along with so many more informative workshops to help you Connect and Create in your community!

Today’s cybersecurity incident is another reminder of how crippling things can be. Technology is great but we need to be prepared for many situations. Apply for this cybersecurity grant by Aug 15. https://lnkd.in/gdvSRv9F

Our League Board has had a very successful and enjoyable meeting in Eau Claire so far. We appreciate everyone making time to attend. Check out the beautiful scenery this morning before sitting down to business!

How many of our members have a Culver's in their community? Cheesecurds and a rootbeer float sounds good right about now... Happy 40th birthday Culver's. We are glad you call Wisconsin home!

League Executive Director, Jerry Deschane, was in Milwaukee earlier this week. He had the opportunity to visit with Milwaukee Mayor, Cavalier Johnson as he welcomed National League of Cities (NLC) CEO Clarence Anthony along with NLC President and Mayor of Rancho Cordova of California, Dr. David Sander.

When working toward a common goal, amazing things happen. Thank you Wisconsin Department of Revenue and our partners on a successful first reporting period.

Puzzle Friday! We are making great strides on this puzzle... and planning for our Annual Fall Conference in October. We are finalizing some details on workshops and the agenda. We cannot wait to share it with you soon... stay tuned! But don't wait, register today, you know it will be a great event and we want you all there! https://lnkd.in/gFQ-RirH

The League and MEG Water presented at the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Informational Hearing on Lead Laterals in Wisconsin yesterday. We spoke on the municipal progress, challenges, and needs that exist as we progress towards removing all public and private lead service laterals in Wisconsin. We were joined by representatives from Green Bay, Kenosha, and Milwaukee to highlight their programs. Thank you to Senator Robert Cowles, the Senate Chair of the Natural Resources and Energy Committee. Photos courtesy of the Senate photographer.

Join us to recognize the work of public servants on City Hall Selfie Day. On Aug. 15, we’re joining @ELGL in the worldwide celebration of local government. Participation is easy: Just snap a selfie in front of a local government building and share the photo to social with the hashtag #CityHallSelfie. You have a month to plan THE best selfies! Don't forget to tag the League so we can share it! We can't wait to see your selfies!!!

We are excited to share our 5th edition of More Housing Wisconsin, our joint initiative with the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA), and the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) aimed to provide education on steps, actions and funding procedures to increase housing in Wisconsin. This edition explores supporting infill development by allowing missing middle housing and accessory dwelling units in residential zoning districts. Learn how your community can adjust its zoning code and other regulations to increase housing choices in existing and new neighborhoods that are more affordable to various income levels. https://lnkd.in/gAdCcFRA