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Legislative:  Let Local Government Work

WTA routinely informs legislators and agency officials at the state and federal levels 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 below for general statements on WTA positions on these issues of statewide significance.

On the Wisconsin Legislature's website you can use the "who represents me?" feature to find your local state legislators.

Current 2009-2010 Legislative Agenda

2009-2011 State Budget Summary

WTA Policy Goals 

Functional Consolidation:  By working together, local governments can improve service quality and efficiency.

Annexation:  Annexations should be governed by reasonable standards that promote fairness and cooperation.

Land Use:  Encourage sound land use planning by giving every Wisconsin resident an equal voice in shaping their own communities.

Transportation:  Protect our investment in Wisconsin's state/local road system by adequately funding improvement and maintenance activities.

Aid Formulas:  Adjust state aid distribution formulas to direct more assistance to communities with the greatest financial need.

Home Rule:  Amend the Wisconsin Constitution to give regulatory home rule to towns, but preserve the pure democracy of the town meeting.