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Wisconsin Towns Association (WTA) is committed to protecting the interests of the state's 1,264 towns and improving town government through:

Education: WTA publishes a town officers' handbook and other informational materials for use by elected and appointed town officials. It also co-sponsors on-site and Educational Telecommunication Network (ETN) training with state agencies, the University of Wisconsin-Extension and various professional organizations.

Information: The association collects information concerning municipal government operations, finance, land-use planning, intergovernmental relations and other topics of interest to members.

Consultation: Individual towns can obtain advice and technical assistance on matters pertaining to town government operations.

Advocacy: WTA routinely informs legislators and state agency officials about the town perspective on proposed legislation and administrative rules impacting town government and town residents. This includes appearances before legislative committees and participation in statewide panels studying local government issues. See the WTA Policy Goals for information about WTA positions on issues of statewide significance.

Other Services: WTA also sponsors a scholarship program and provides assistance to towns in obtaining insurance coverage.

2007-08 WTA Legislative Agenda
More About the Urban Towns Committee (UTC)
Overview of the WTA
WTA Staff
WTA Officers & Directors
UTC Executive Committee & Staff
WTA Policy Goals