Forest County Unit Meeting
April 22nd, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Location: Ross Town Hall
| 10170 Cypress St
|
Newald, Wisconsin 54511 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 Forest 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 the 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:
An email reminder will be sent 3-5 business days before 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 Tamaney “Sam” Augustin, Forest County Unit Secretary/Treasurer, 920-627-0436, as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!
NOTE:
This meeting will happen shortly after the election of Town Officials, so PLEASE INVITE ALL NEW TOWN OFFICIALS TO THE MEETING. Getting new officials started with training in their new positions will make them more effective in their roles. New officials may meet the District Directors and obtain the additional resources the WTA can provide as they learn the local government responsibilities and processes.
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 the 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 to Order at 6:30 pm by Chair: Lynne Black - Pledge of Allegiance
- Approve the Agenda – At the Chair’s Discretion
- Possible Approval - Minutes from The Previous Meeting(s): October 23, 2025
- Acknowledge Receipt of the Treasurer’s Report
- Speakers:
- Jason Neilitz – CIO, (Chief Information Officer) Sokaogon Chippewa Community
- Craig Shallock – Project Coordinator – SCC
- Chris McGeshick – Clinic Director – SCC
- Topic: BEAD Grant Rollout, Broadband Updates - “NibiLink”
- Chris Shafer – CEO, Visit Forest County
- Topic: Updates
- Updates (If any): County Board Chair
- Possible Appearance Brad Wyss / Jackie Beyer - Directors of Wisconsin Towns Association
- Possible Appearance Senators / Legislators
- Discuss Future Agenda Items
- Discuss Next Meeting Date – October 22, 2026, Location: Town of Lincoln
- Thank you:
- The Town of Popple River for hosting this meeting,
- The Town of Ross for welcoming us to their Town Hall
- A big THANK YOU to all of our speakers.
- Adjourn
An email reminder will be sent 3-5 business days before 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 Tamaney “Sam” Augustin, Forest County Unit Secretary/Treasurer, 920-627-0436, as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!
NOTE:
This meeting will happen shortly after the election of Town Officials, so PLEASE INVITE ALL NEW TOWN OFFICIALS TO THE MEETING. Getting new officials started with training in their new positions will make them more effective in their roles. New officials may meet the District Directors and obtain the additional resources the WTA can provide as they learn the local government responsibilities and processes.