League Program Overview
Urban Alliance
A forum for larger municipalities to connect, learn and network around issues affecting urban communities.

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

Stevens Point  President

Mayor Rick Petfalski

Muskego  Vice President

Next Meeting

What

Urban Alliance

Quarterly Meeting

Where

Kenosha Innovation Center

5522 26th Ave, Kenosha, WI

When

Thursday, June 4, 2026

8:30am – 2:00pm

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Lodging

Hotel Information

Full Agenda

Meeting Schedule

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — Early Arrivals
5:30 – 7:30pm
Networking Reception Crows Nest Rooftop Bar — Stella Hotel & Ballroom, Kenosha

Informal early-arrivals meet up. Also available: 1844 Table & Mash Bar (indoors) if weather doesn't cooperate. No formal program or structure — just a place to connect with fellow early arriving attendees.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 — Main Program
8:30 – 9:00am
Registration, Light Breakfast & Networking Continental networking breakfast
9:00am
Welcome & Icebreaker Welcome by Mayor Wiza

Icebreaker: What do you hope to get out of UA participation?

What's happening in Kenosha? — Mayor Bogdala (15 min)

9:30 – 10:15am
Legislative Outlook Open Records / Open Meetings / Transportation Funding
10:15 – 10:30am
Break
10:30am
Real Talk: Evaluating Large Industrial Development Proposals, Municipal Realities, Opportunities & Challenges

Hear practical perspectives from local leaders navigating growth, infrastructure demands, public expectations, and economic development decisions in real time.

11:30am
Roundtable Discussion — League Members Only Open discussion: What challenges or new opportunities are you facing?
Potential topics:
  • Homelessness
  • Housing Availability and Affordability
  • Economic Development
  • Turnover, Staffing, Retention Strategies

Flash Talks — 5 min max, up to 3 speakers
A high-impact, 1–5 minute presentation designed to concisely communicate the significance and results of a project or initiative. Think of it as an "elevator pitch" that bypasses technical jargon to focus on clear takeaways, policy implications, and actionable inspiration.

12:30 – 1:30pm
Networking Lunch 3rd floor patio
2:00pm
End of Program
Urban Alliance  ·  A component of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities