posted on July 27, 2011 13:56
Western Racine County Legislative Meetings
Type of Jurisdictions Involved
City
County
Town
Village
Other
Specific Jurisdictions Involved
- Racine County;
- Various Towns and Villages;
- City of Burlington;
- School Boards
Implementation and Incubation
Factors Involved
- Desire for coming together to discuss issues, collaborate, and work to address issues of common concern
Benefits
- Meetings are very informative and educational, and provide insight into municipal and school leaders into challenges that they would not normally hear about
- Provided a platform for cooperation in dealing with common challenges
- Discussions about current events at the State Capitol help to inform all attendees what is going on and how it will affect them
Results
- Sponsored by the City of Burlington Chamber of Commerce
- Meetings held 4 - 5 times per year
- Held when Legislature is in session and during budget deliberations
- Elected officials are the invitees
- All participants help to put the agendas together
- The public and Chamber of Commerce guests are invited to attend, as are State Senators and Representatives from the area
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