Jackson County Unit Meeting
January 15th, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Location: Department of Health and Human Services Building (DHHS)
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Black River Falls, Wisconsin 54615 Get Directions »
County unit meeting participation is encouraged for all town officials. The meetings empower you to network with other town officials, engage with legislators, learn from speakers, hear updates from WTA Directors, and improve your ability to serve your constituents. The Jackson County Unit leaders look forward to your participation.
The Wisconsin Towns Association is a nonpartisan association that provides legislative advocacy as part of its mission. We focus on town issues and support strategies that are good for towns and oppose actions that are bad for towns regardless of who comes up with them. We kindly ask that speakers and participants focus their comments and questions strictly on challenges and opportunities affecting town government. Dialogue on matters of national or international importance that do not impact the function of town government is encouraged to occur before or after the unit meeting. Critical analysis of proposals, legislative or otherwise, and how they impact towns is encouraged; however, disparaging comments unrelated to proposals impacting towns are discouraged.
Agenda
Your County Unit Officers invite all Town Board Officials to attend our quarterly meetings of the “Jackson County Towns Association.” These meetings are intended for Clerks and Treasurers, Chairs and Supervisors, Planning Commissions, and any other Town-appointed Committee Members. Unit Meetings provide for a wide variety of educational topics and the opportunity for you to address your County, State, and Federal Legislators.
2026 Unit Meeting Schedule
Meetings Held in 2025
There are only four 2-hour meetings (7-9 pm) each year. We think you will find them informative, interesting, and educational. Your attendance and participation are always appreciated.
Steve Dickinsen, Unit Chair (Town of Garfield) 715-597-3360 or [email protected]
Tom Tomter, Unit Vice Chair (Town of Albion) 715-299-4695 or [email protected]
Michel Berner, Unit Secretary (Town of Garfield) 715-563-1459 or [email protected]
An email reminder will be sent 3-5 business days prior to this meeting. We use the email address submitted annually by your town. If you are NOT receiving emails from WTA, please contact our office at 715-526-3157 with your email address.
Senators and Representatives:
Please advise Michel Berner, Jackson County Unit Secretary, of your availability to attend by email at
The Wisconsin Towns Association is a nonpartisan association that provides legislative advocacy as part of its mission. We focus on town issues and support strategies that are good for towns and oppose actions that are bad for towns regardless of who comes up with them. We kindly ask that speakers and participants focus their comments and questions strictly on challenges and opportunities affecting town government. Dialogue on matters of national or international importance that do not impact the function of town government is encouraged to occur before or after the unit meeting. Critical analysis of proposals, legislative or otherwise, and how they impact towns is encouraged; however, disparaging comments unrelated to proposals impacting towns are discouraged.
Agenda
- Call Meeting to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
- Please Sign the Attendance Form
- Minutes from Our Last Unit Meeting
- Special guest: Don Vruwink, Commissioner of Railroads
- Commissioner Vruwink will be making a short presentation and addressing any concerns you may have with our rail system.
- Legislative Reports (Invited)
- US Senate: Senator Tammy Baldwin & Senator Ron Johnson
- US Congress: Derrick Van Orden – 3rd Dist., Rep. Tom Tiffany – 7th Dist.
- State Senate: Patrick Testin – Dist. 24
- State Assembly: Nancy VanderMeer – Dist. 70
- County Department Reports (Invited)
- County Board of Supervisors
- Update of Recent Board Activities
- Kevin Kamrowski, Jackson County Highway
- Update of Highway Department Activities
- County Board of Supervisors
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- Update of Law Enforcement and Emergency Government Activities
- Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) Grant Applications for the 2026-2027 Cycle
- Steve Dickinsen & CTRIC Members:
- “County Town Road Improvement Committee (CTRIC) Update
- News and Information from the Wisconsin Towns Association
- WTA State Directors – Jack Herricks and Steve Dickinsen
- Town Official Reports (at the end of the meeting, if time permits)
- What’s happening in your Town? An update on your town's recent activities and/or concerns.
- Next Meeting: April 16, 2026 – 7:00 pm, JC-DHHS Building
- Steve Dickinsen & CTRIC Members:
Your County Unit Officers invite all Town Board Officials to attend our quarterly meetings of the “Jackson County Towns Association.” These meetings are intended for Clerks and Treasurers, Chairs and Supervisors, Planning Commissions, and any other Town-appointed Committee Members. Unit Meetings provide for a wide variety of educational topics and the opportunity for you to address your County, State, and Federal Legislators.
2026 Unit Meeting Schedule
- Thursday, January 15, 2026 – Commissioner of Railroads, CTRIC Updates
- Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Reading & Understanding Bridge & Culvert Inspection Reports
- Thursday, July 16, 2026 – ATV/UTV Hours Ordinance & CTRIC Elections
- Thursday, October 15, 2026 – LRIP Applications
Meetings Held in 2025
- Thursday, January 16, 2025 – DATCP presentation on I.D. Theft and Scams
- Thursday, April 10, 2025 – Reading & Understanding Bridge and Culvert Inspection Reports
- Thursday, July 17, 2025 – ATV/UTV Hours Ordinance & CTRIC Elections
- Thursday, October 16, 2025 – LRIP Applications; Process and Procedures
There are only four 2-hour meetings (7-9 pm) each year. We think you will find them informative, interesting, and educational. Your attendance and participation are always appreciated.
Steve Dickinsen, Unit Chair (Town of Garfield) 715-597-3360 or [email protected]
Tom Tomter, Unit Vice Chair (Town of Albion) 715-299-4695 or [email protected]
Michel Berner, Unit Secretary (Town of Garfield) 715-563-1459 or [email protected]
An email reminder will be sent 3-5 business days prior to this meeting. We use the email address submitted annually by your town. If you are NOT receiving emails from WTA, please contact our office at 715-526-3157 with your email address.
Senators and Representatives:
Please advise Michel Berner, Jackson County Unit Secretary, of your availability to attend by email at
[email protected] or by phone at 715-563-1459.
Thank you!