The Local Government Institute of Wisconsin, Inc. will collaborate with others to find solutions for the efficient delivery and funding of local government services consistent with the needs of our citizens.

Significance of Metro Areas to Wisconsin

Tue, 02/17/2009 - 6:24pm — Executive Director

Wisconsin has four of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas—Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, and Minneapolis—which alone account for 42 percent of the state’s population, 46 percent of the state’s jobs, and 50 percent of the state’s gross domestic product (GDP).
All 15 of Wisconsin’s metros constitute 72 percent of the state’s population, 77 percent of the state’s jobs, and 80 percent of the state’s GDP.

Energy Independent Communities March Meeting

Mon, 02/16/2009 - 3:17pm — Executive Director

Renewable Energy Summit

Local Government Energy Planning - Lessons Learned

Sun, 02/01/2009 - 9:54pm — Executive Director

Many factors affecting the cost of government are outside the control of administrators and elected officials.  Enery usage, however, is one area where cost savings are within the control of managers.
 
The Local Government Institute is working with the Office of Energy Independence (OEI), U.W. Extension, and the Energy Center of Wisconsin to understand ways local government can better plan how energy is used.  In January 2009, OEI awarded 10 grants to 23 units of government to prepare energy plans to guide each of the local government units achieve energy independence goals.
 

Suggest A Research Project

Sun, 02/01/2009 - 9:06pm — Executive Director

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Best Practices

Sun, 02/01/2009 - 8:51pm — Executive Director

Best Practices in Local Government: Efficiency, Service Delivery and Regional Collaboration
Local governments across Wisconsin have been innovators in finding ways to improve administrative efficiency, reduce costs while improving service quality and working together with other governmental units within a region.  We are using this page to collect examples of some of the best practices in Wisconsin.
 

News

Mon, 01/19/2009 - 5:05pm — admin

Links

Mon, 01/19/2009 - 4:06pm — admin

 
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