New in 2021!  We are adding a Chief Executives Winter Workshop on Thursday, February 25 from 1:00PM to 4:30PM.  Join your peers from across the state for an afternoon of workshops. 

Agenda

1:00PM – 2:00PM       Crisis Leadership; a local perspective

Moderated by Eric Giordano, Ph.D., Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS)

Mayor Dennis McBride, City of Wauwatosa and Aaron Reeves, Hudson City Administrator

Social unrest, protests and mob violence are almost always an unexpected challenge. Hear from two local leaders what they learned…the hard way…about managing during these times of crisis.

2:00PM – 2:15PM       Break

2:15PM – 3:15PM       Alternative Revenue Sources 

Moderated by Curt Witynski, Deputy Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Mayor Mike Palm, will discuss Baraboo’s recent adoption of a Local Vehicle Registration Fee and a Street Light Fee. Finance Director Max Gagin will discuss Janesville’s interest in adopting a Transportation Utility Fee.

3:15PM – 3:30PM       Break

3:30PM – 4:30PM       Tips for high-performing legislative bodies

Moderated by Todd Schmidt, City Administrator, Waunakee
Mike Golat, Altoona City Administrator/Treasurer 

The best path toward an effective board or council starts with a good onboarding process. We’ll talk about some successful strategies and League resources to help your local legislators become good policymakers.