Past Event Materials
2022 WCA Annual Conference
Print Materials
Media Releases
- 2022 WCA Friend of County Government Witynski Media Release
- 2022 WCA Friend of County Government Photo: O’Connell/Witynski
- 2022 WCA Friend in County Government Wegner Media Release
- 2022 WCA Friend in County Government Photo: O’Connell/Wegner
Annual Business Meeting
Videos
Monday, September 19, 2022 Concurrent Workshops
- The Latest Efforts to Address PFAS Water Contamination (1:00 p.m.)
- Housing and Homelessness (1:00 p.m.)
- Housing and Homelessness Next Generation Housing Flyer (1:00 p.m.)
- Combating the Drug Use Epidemic (1:00 p.m,)
- CyberSecurity and Protecting Your County (1:00 p.m.)
- County Board Committee Organizational Options 1:00 p.m.
- Providing for our Aging Population (2:15 p.m.)
- Inflation, Levy Limits and County Budgets (2:15 p.m.)
- Inflation, Levy Limits and County Budgets-Sheboygan (2:15 p.m.)
- Dogs2DogTags (2:15 p.m.)
- Update on the Status of Wisconsin Transportation-Title Slide Only (2:15 p.m.)
- Roles and Responsibilities for County Board Chairs and Supervisors (2:15 p.m.)
- Review and Reform Wisconsin’s Mental Health System (3:30 p.m.)
- Restorative Justice in Corrections (3:30 p.m.)
- WCA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Meetings- Lessons Learned (3:30 p.m.)
- Access to Reliable High Speed Broadband (3:30 p.m.)
- Addressing Challenges in County Zoning with Renewable Energy (3:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Concurrent Workshops
- County Finances 101 (8:00 a.m.)
- An Overview of County Zoning (8:00 a.m.)
- Public Health Lessons Learned and Looking Forward (8:00 a.m.)
- Privacy vs Public Record-Fines that Could Affect Your County (8:00 a.m.)
- Top 10 Misconceptions Part 1 and 2 (8:00 a.m.)
- Youth in Care with Complex Needs (9:15 a.m.)
- Emergency Management and the County’s Role (9:15 a.m.)
- Moving Away from Blame: Creating A Safety Culture (9:15 a.m.)
- Electric Vehicles and the Role of Local Government (9:15 a.m.)
- Building Successful Relationships Between County Boards and County Administration (10:30 a.m.)
- Building Successful Relationships Between County Boards and County Administration-Sheboygan (10:30 a.m.
- Year of Pals Mentorship (10:30 a.m.)
- Strategies for Dealing with “Wicked” Problems (10:30 a.m.)
- The Latest in Rural Transportation Options (10:30 a.m.)
- Door County: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion-A Local Perspective (10:30 a.m.)
- La Crosse County: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (10:30 a.m.)
WisconsinEye Coverage of 2022 WCA Annual Conference
- Day 1: Opening General Assembly: On September 19, 2022, Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their 2022 Annual Conference – Day 1: This segment features the opening day general assembly and candidate presentations from Gov. Tony Evers, Tim Michels, Mandela Barnes, Attorney General Josh Kaul, Eric Toney, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (Sen. Johnson’s appearance will be by video). Watch it here.
- Day 1: Latest Efforts to Address PFAS Water Contamination: This segment features a workshop on “Latest Efforts to Address PFAS Water Contamination.” PFAS are not only the “forever” chemical, but they are also the “everywhere in our lives” chemical. For more than eight decades, consumers have enjoyed the properties of PFAS in a wide variety of consumer goods. This presentation will cover the past several years of the PFAS issue and how we all are responding (or not responding). Speaker: Meleesa Johnson, Marathon County Solid Waste Department Director. Watch it here.
- Day 1: Addressing Challenges in County Zoning with Renewable Energy: This breakout session will explore solutions on how counties can best generate an environment that encourages the development of renewable energy resources. It will also explore how counties can overcome challenges when it comes to the topic of renewables. Speakers include: Scott Coenen, Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum Executive Director Brad Pischea, Land and Liberty Coalition Midwest Regional Deputy Director. Watch it here.
- Day 2: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – A Local Perspective: This segment features a workshop on “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Local Perspective.” Speakers include: Ken Pabich, County Administrator, Door County, Stephen Conrad, Human Resource Director, La Crosse County. Watch it here.
- Day 2: Youth in Care with Complex Needs: This segment features a workshop on “Youth in Care with Complex Needs.” Speakers include: Jason Witt, Director of Human Services, La Crosse County, Emily Coddington, Associate Director, Wisconsin Association of Family and Children’s Agencies. Watch it here.
- Day 2: Public Health – Lessons Learned and Looking Forward: This segment features a workshop on “Public Health: Lessons Learned and Looking Forward.” Speakers include: John Theurer, Project Director, Wisconsin Public Health Forward, Susan Smit, Health Department Director, Wood County, Mary Schwalenberg, County Board Supervisor, Calumet County. Watch it here.
2022 WCA County Leadership Meetings
Monday, January 17, 2022 (1/17/2022)
- Watch Medical College of Wisconsin President & CEO Dr. John Raymond’s presentation here.
- See slides from the presentation here.
2022/2021 WCA Webinars
CMS Interim Final Rule Webinar with WCA General Counsel Andy Phillips of Attolles Law, s.c. (1/27/2022)
- View the January 27, 2022 webinar here.
County Board Rules and Conducting the County Organizational Meeting
Conducting the County Organizational Meeting (1/18/2022)
Rules of Decorum and Procedural Rules (1/10/2022)
Committee Structure and Rightsizing (12/13/2021)
County Board Rules: An Overview (12/6/2021)
County and Community Opportunities to Leverage Local ARPA Funds to Support Child Care (9/13/2021)
Out of Order! Parliamentary Procedure-The Advanced Session (5/3/2021)
CAP Team: Human Services Day at the Capitol (4/13/2021)
Out of Order! Parliamentary Procedure Basics for Effective and Efficient Meetings (3/29/2021)
County Redistricting in the Face of U.S. Census Reporting Delays: Part Two (2/24/2021)
- View the February 24, 2021 webinar here.
- See the handout from the webinar, “Redistricting Changes Key Dates and Proposed Timeline,” here.
County Redistricting in the Face of U.S. Census Reporting Delays (2/9/2021)
- View the February 9, 2021 webinar here.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Four-Part Series–Building a Foundation:
Wisconsin County Efforts-Working with Community Partners (2/22/2021)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Four-Part Series–Building a Foundation:
Webinar 3: Getting Started: Moving from Words to Action (2/15/2021)
- View the February 15, 2021 webinar here.
- See the Benoy Jacob, Ph.D. presentation here.
- See the “Governing For Equity Implementing an Equity Lens in Local Government” by Benoy Jacob, Ph.D. here.
- View the “Racism as a Public Health Crisis” Kenosha Sample Resolution here.
- View the Kenosha County Racial Equity Commission Mission Statement here.
- View Kenosha County’s Approach to Racial Equity here.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Four-Part Series–Building a Foundation:
Webinar 2: Racism as a Public Health Crisis (2/8/2021)
- View the February 8, 2021 webinar here.
- See the February 8, 2021 presentation slides here.
- See the February 8, 20201 webinar resource listing here.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Four-Part Series–Building a Foundation:
Webinar 1: The County Role in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (2/1/2021)
- View the February 1, 2021 webinar here.
- See the February 1, 2021 presentation slides here.
- See Milwaukee County Strategic Plan here.
- See the Milwaukee County Ordinance No. 20-4, File No. 20-174 here.
- View the Milwaukee County Racial Equity Tool here.
- See The Root article, Milwaukee County Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis, here.
The Evolving World of Energy Production and the County Role in Approval and Siting
2020 WCA Webinars
Guidance on First Amendment Auditors (10/7/2020)
On October 7, 2020, Attorneys Andrew Phillips, Kyle Gulya and Ryan Heiden of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. provided guidance on interactions with first amendment auditors, along with strategies in managing the safety and confidentiality concerns related to the affairs of county business.
Advancing Broadband in Wisconsin (9/9/2020)
This WCA Webinar, “Advancing Broadband in Wisconsin,” was held September 9, 2020 and includes speakers Jack Votava of Forward Analytics and Tom Asp and Jim Weikert of Power System Engineering.
Watch the September 9, 2020 “Advancing Broadband in Wisconsin” webinar by clicking here.
Virtual Meeting: What Stays the Same and What has to Change (8/6/2020)
While trying to juggle all the complexities of operating during a pandemic and continuing to meet the needs of constituents, most leaders try to force the same old in-person meeting format and content onto a video platform, hoping for the best. But even the most effective teams are learning there are all new pitfalls to look out for and new ways of communicating that are needed in order to be successful virtually. Join Kim Clist Fons, from Blue Wysteria Coaching and Consulting, and explore how to have consistently effective meetings on-line and how this one step is an integral part of being a Highly Effective Team. Speaker: Kim Clist Fons, M.Ed., ACC, UWCPC – President and Founder of Blue Wysteria Coaching and Consulting, a Certified Leadership and Team Coach, community and organizational development facilitator, and professional skills educator.
Watch the August 6, 2020 webinar, Virtual Meeting: What Stays the Same and What has to Change by clicking here.
County Officials Workshops (COWS) – WI Public Records Law / Ethics & Conflicts of Interest (6/29/2020)
TOPICS OF THIS WEBINAR: Wisconsin’s Public Records Law, and Ethics & Conflicts of Interest. This webinar is a unique opportunity for both newly elected county government officials and veterans of the county board to learn from experienced educators about best practices and avoiding the pitfalls of governance.
Watch the June 29, 2020 COWS webinar clicking here.
County Officials Workshops (COWS) – Running Effective Meetings / County Budgeting (6/22/2020)
TOPICS OF THIS WEBINAR: Running Effective Meetings and County Budgeting. This webinar is a unique opportunity for both newly elected county government officials and veterans of the county board to learn from experienced educators about best practices and avoiding the pitfalls of governance.
Watch the June 22, 2020 COWS webinar clicking here
County Officials Workshops (COWS) – WI Open Meetings Law / Agendas & Minutes (6/15/2020)
TOPICS OF THIS WEBINAR: Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law, and Agendas & Minutes. This webinar is a unique opportunity for both newly elected county government officials and veterans of the county board to learn from experienced educators about best practices and avoiding the pitfalls of governance.
Watch the June 15, 2020 COWS webinar clicking here.
County Officials Workshops (COWS) – Who We Are / Roles & Responsibilities (6/8/2020)
TOPICS OF THIS WEBINAR: Who We Are: The UW-Madison Division of Extension Local Government Center and the Wisconsin Counties Association and Roles & Responsibilities.This webinar is a unique opportunity for both newly elected county government officials and veterans of the county board to learn from experienced educators about best practices and avoiding the pitfalls of governance.
Watch the June 8, 2020 COWS webinar clicking here.
2021 Decennial Redistricting Overview Webinar (4/28/2020)
WCA hosted a webinar on April 28, 2020 on the 2021 Decennial Redistricting, which featured Ben Conard of von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Watch the April 28, 2020 webinar, 2021 Decennial Redistricting by clicking here.
2020 U.S. Census Webinar (2/24/2020)
WCA hosted a webinar on the U.S.Census, which featured Becky Schigiel of the U.S. Census Bureau.
Watch the February 24, 2020 WCA webinar on the U.S. Census by clicking here.
2020 WCA Educational Seminars
Cyber Security: Threats to Local Government (7/13/2020)
This educational seminar focused on cyber security and its impact on county government. Topics will include elections security, employee training and risk management best practices, and security concerns. Our panel of experts include those from the National Association of Counties (NACo), the Wisconsin Elections Commission, Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation, and von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Session One
Emerging Cyber Threats, Employee Training & Cyber Incident Response Plans
Presented by Josh Dirkse, Aegis Corporation
Session Two
Investigating Cyber Breach and Security Concerns in the Year of COVID-19
Presented by Joseph M. Russell, von Briesen & Roper, s.c
Session Three
Election Security in Wisconsin
Presented by Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin Elections Commission
Session Four
NACo Cyber Security Part 1
Presented by Rita Reynolds, Chief Technology Officer, National Association of Counties (NACo)
Session Five
NACo Cyber Security Part 2
Presented by Rita Reynolds, Chief Technology Officer, National Association of Counties (NACo)
Preparing for the County Board Organization Meeting and Orientation for Newly Elected county Board Supervisors (1/13/2020)
This seminar will cover in detail, county government authority, roles and responsibilities of county supervisors, election of officers, adoption of the county board’s procedural rules, and county board organization. Topics also include committee structure; how committee members are appointed; resolutions and ordinances and how they are introduced and processed; and, agendas and who is responsible for them and how items get on the agenda. Eau Claire County officials will also present information on their orientation program for newly elected county supervisors.
County Board Organizational Meeting (1/13/2020)
Running Effective Meetings – Rules of Decorum (1/13/2020)
2020 Wisconsin Counties Association Board Orientation (1/13/2020)
Three Forms of County Government (1/13/2020)
Basic Information on Motions (1/13/2020)
County Supervisor Job Description (1/13/2020)
Questions on Roles and Responsibilities Presentation (1/13/2020)
WI County Code Administrators: The Latest and Greatest on Zoning WisconsinGovernment Structure Map (2018) (1/13/2020)