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WCAN MISSION
WCAN facilitates discussion in the community of unique
and broad public policy issues, develops solutions and
drives action with the objective of improving the business climate and
enhancing the quality of life in the county
and region.
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FOR YOUR
INFORMATION
RECENT NEWSLETTERS
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newsletters
RECENT MEDIA
COVERAGE
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RECENT MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS
On May 21 WCAN hosted, in collaboration
with the Public Policy Forum, its second quarter Focused on Issues
events – “The Politics of Water.” Board member Bill Mielke
delivered an informative background presentation on the facts
outlined in SEWRPC’s Regional Water Study followed by lively panel
discussion around what is at the core of our region’s water supply
issue – the politics. Panelists included: Milwaukee Alderman
Michael Murphy, City of Waukesha Mayor Larry Nelson, former
Metropolitan Builder’s Association Executive Director Matt Moroney,
and environmental attorney Jodi Habush-Sinykin.
The first quarter WCAN Connects event was
held on Feb. 24 at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, s.c. Check out the
PowerPoint slides used by Tom Hefty during his presentation on
economic trends impacting Waukesha County and the state.
Click here
to view presentation
(ppt, 2.8MB)
Dr. Willard Daggett delivered an eye-opening presentation to
Waukesha County superintendents, administrators, and school board
members on March 5. WCAN proudly sponsored the event along with the
School to Work Consortium. Check out what he had to say about
“Balancing Declining Resources With the Need to Improve Student
Performance.”
Click here to view presentation (ppt, 1MB)
At WCAN’s first quarter “Focused on Issues” presentation, Jim
Brandenburg from Kolb+Co. and Art Harrington from Godfrey & Kahn
enlightened members and guests on the economic stimulus topic.
Learn more from their presentations.
Brandenburg - 2009 Stimulus Plan Tax Benefits (pdf, 67KB)
Brandenburg - Economic Stimulus Presentation (pdf, 269KB)
Harrington - Economic Stimulus Presentation (pdf, 68KB)
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FOCUS AREAS
Infrastructure/Regional Cooperation
Studying future transportation and water needs
Council Member of the Milwaukee 7
Education
Seeking local access to advanced degrees in public higher
education
Public Safety
Working toward an effective and efficient county-wide
dispatch center. Impacting county-wide public safety issues.
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