Local Government Education program
There are 1,923 Wisconsin local governments, and close to 10,000 elected governing body members in Wisconsin. To govern effectively, Wisconsin's local government elected officials and staff need to understand their roles and responsibilities to help their community thrive. Extension’s Local Government Education Program provides educational programs to train, inform, and challenge Wisconsin's local government elected leaders and staff. Through this program, we educate Wisconsin local government leaders regarding the legal, operational, and personal knowledge requirements.In turn, this improves their local government operations to their community's overall benefit.
Outcomes
In response to persistent training needs, Extension partners with the Wisconsin Towns Association, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, the Wisconsin Counties Association and other organizations. Together, we create and provide training through in-person workshops, webinars, regional and annual conferences. Extension develops fact sheets, informational presentations, recorded video programs and award-winning website resources. In 2020, Extension’s 62 Local Government Education programs reached 5,110 elected officials and staff. The goal was to assist them with learning how to do their governing body duties effectively, efficiently while incorporating community feedback and input.
Focus Areas
Project Leader
Daniel Foth
Program Manager
- Department/Unit
- Division of Extension, Community Development Institute
- School or College
- Divison of Extension