About
Created by the League's Board of Directors in 2011 to ensure chief executives and finance directors from larger municipalities have a forum to discuss and advocate on urban issues. Focuses on policy evaluation, public education, and legislative advocacy. All League members with a population of 10,000+ are automatic members.
Governance
The Urban Alliance is a component of the League, operating under the oversight of the League's Board of Directors. The Alliance's president and vice president serve on the League's Board, and League staff provides support.
Current Officers
Mayor Mike Wiza
Mayor Rick Petfalski
Who Should Attend
This meeting is for chief executives or their designees representing League member municipalities with populations of 10,000 or more.
Hotel Information
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Hotel Northland
304 N Adams Street Green Bay, WI 54301 Rate: $101/night (Standard King) or $131/night (Standard Double Queen) Group Name: Urban Alliance Group |
How to book:
Call the hotel directly at 920-393-7499 and reference the group name, or book online below. Book by Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Book Online |
December Meeting Schedule
Thursday, December 10, 2026 Early arrivals | Informal meetup
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5:30 - 7:30 PM
Informal Early Arrivals Meetup
Poke the Bear (Hotel Northland Bar)
No formal program or structure. Stop by to connect with fellow attendees who are arriving Thursday evening. |
Friday, December 11, 2026 Main program | Hotel Northland
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8:00 - 8:45 AM
Registration, Coffee, Light Breakfast & Networking
Connect with fellow municipal leaders before the program begins. |
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8:45 - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Mayor Mike WizaMayor, City of Stevens Point | Urban Alliance President Mayor Eric GenrichMayor, City of Green Bay |
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9:00 - 9:30 AM
Legislative Update
Evan MillerLeague Government Affairs |
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9:30 - 10:30 AM
Addressing Reckless Driving & E-Mobility
Explore challenges involving reckless motorists and the growing use of e-bikes, e-scooters and e-motorcycles. |
| 10:30 - 10:45 AM Break |
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10:45 - 11:45 AM
Data Centers: Municipal Policy & Local Impacts
A panel discussion covering environmental and property-value considerations, findings from the League's Policy Forum report, and municipal options involving regulation, moratoria and zoning. |
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12:00 PM
Lunch & Keynote: An Outlook on Artificial Intelligence
A look at developments in AI and their implications for local government. |
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Following Keynote
Member Roundtable: Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), AI & Local Policy
A discussion of how ALPR and other AI-enabled technologies are advancing faster than local policies, and the practical issues this creates for municipalities. |
| 1:30 PM Adjourn |
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