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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12/17/2026 at 12:00 PM (CST)
Join us for the monthly edition of our Food for Thought Series
Join us for the monthly edition of our Food for Thought Series
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live In-Person Event on 12/11/2026 at 9:00 AM (CST)
Join us for our quarterly meeting! The League’s Board of Directors created the Urban Alliance following the dissolution of the Alliance of Cities in 2011 to ensure that chief executives and finance directors from larger municipalities continue to have a forum to discuss and advocate on issues of concern to urban areas. The Urban Alliance focuses on public policy evaluation and development; public education; and legislative advocacy.
Join us for our quarterly meeting!
The League’s Board of Directors created the Urban Alliance following the dissolution of the Alliance of Cities in 2011 to ensure that chief executives and finance directors from larger municipalities continue to have a forum to discuss and advocate on issues of concern to urban areas.
The Urban Alliance focuses on public policy evaluation and development; public education; and legislative advocacy.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12/09/2026 at 12:00 PM (CST)
Join us for our virtual member roundtable — a collaborative forum for discussion, idea sharing, and connection among peers.
Join us for our virtual member roundtable — a collaborative forum for discussion, idea sharing, and connection among peers.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12/09/2026 at 11:00 AM (CST)
Monthly hour-long sessions that focus on a particular topic/education, followed by discussion and networking.
Join clerks from across Wisconsin for a focused discussion on local candidate paperwork and instructions, including nomination forms, filing timelines, and best practices for guiding candidates through the process. This meet-up provides space to share tools, compare approaches, and strengthen your municipality’s candidate management workflow.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 11/19/2026 at 12:00 PM (CST)
Join us for the monthly edition of our Food for Thought Series
Join us for the monthly edition of our Food for Thought Series
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 11/11/2026 at 11:00 AM (CST)
Monthly hour-long sessions that focus on a particular topic/education, followed by discussion and networking.
Join Wisconsin clerks for a practical conversation on legal notices and open meetings, including posting requirements, timelines, and strategies for ensuring compliance and transparency. This meet-up offers space to share approaches, compare tools, and strengthen your municipality’s public meeting practices.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 11/10/2026 at 12:00 PM (CST)
Join us for our virtual member roundtable — a collaborative forum for discussion, idea sharing, and connection among peers.
Join us for our virtual member roundtable — a collaborative forum for discussion, idea sharing, and connection among peers.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/29/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
Transparency vs. Communication: Building Public Trust Through Better Engagement Why do residents often perceive a lack of transparency, when the real challenge is often ineffective communication? This session covers how to communicate proactively before issues become controversies, practical ways to reach stakeholders where they are through the channels they actually use, and how well-planned public meetings with strong facilitation and respectful decorum help keep the focus on the message. Conversely, poorly managed meetings and disruptive behavior can distract from important information, diminish public trust, and undermine even the most transparent decision-making process.
Why do residents often perceive a lack of transparency, when the real challenge is often ineffective communication? This session covers how to communicate proactively before issues become controversies, practical ways to reach stakeholders where they are through the channels they actually use, and how well-planned public meetings with strong facilitation and respectful decorum help keep the focus on the message. Conversely, poorly managed meetings and disruptive behavior can distract from important information, diminish public trust, and undermine even the most transparent decision-making process.
$i++ ?>Jess Wildes, MPA, MS
Partner
Innovative Public Advisors
Jess Wildes, MPA, MS, is co-founder and partner of Innovative Public Advisors (IPA), a public sector executive recruitment and strategy firm. She specializes in executive recruitment, interim municipal management, strategic planning, organizational assessments, and public sector communications.
Known for her collaborative approach and extensive network throughout Wisconsin local government, Jess builds lasting relationships with elected officials, municipal leaders, and industry partners to help organizations identify exceptional talent, navigate complex challenges, communicate effectively, and achieve long-term success. Her background as an Assistant City Administrator, combined with expertise in strategic communications and public engagement, enables her to build consensus, strengthen stakeholder trust, and deliver practical, results-oriented solutions.
Jess serves on the International City/County Management Association Assistant Chief Administrative Officers (ACAO) Committee, Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) Board, and the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh (UWO) MPA Alumni Board. She holds a Master of Public Administration from UWO and a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Eastern Michigan University.
$i++ ?>Jay Shambeau, ICMA-CM, MPA
Partner
Innovative Public Advisors
Jay Shambeau, ICMA-CM, MPA, is a founding partner of Innovative Public Advisors (IPA) with more than 32 years of expertise in village, city, and county government management. Throughout his career, Jay led public sector organizations through strategic initiatives, organizational change, economic development, financial management, and complex public policy challenges.
Jay leads executive recruitments for municipalities across Wisconsin, helping communities identify and recruit exceptional leaders for city, village, and county administrator and department head positions. He also serves in interim city manager/administrator roles, providing experienced executive leadership during transitions while maintaining organizational stability and supporting elected officials and staff.
Jay's experience includes strategic communications and planning, relationship building, organizational assessments, governance consulting, and economic development. A credentialed member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA-CM), Jay is recognized for his collaborative leadership style, practical problem-solving, and commitment to strengthening local government organizations and the communities they serve.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/28/2026 at 10:00 AM (CDT)
This is an initiative that is designed to promote physical, financial, mental, spiritual wellness amongst state of WI police officers. It is still in the beginning phases and may or may not be ready for discussion yet at this point. We welcome all public safety stakeholders to the conversation. This meet-up conversation is particularly geared towards our police, fire and EMS stakeholders.
This is an initiative that is designed to promote physical, financial, mental, spiritual wellness amongst state of WI police officers. It is still in the beginning phases and may or may not be ready for discussion yet at this point.
We welcome all public safety stakeholders to the conversation. This meet-up conversation is particularly geared towards our police, fire and EMS stakeholders.We welcome all public safety stakeholders to the conversation. This meet-up conversation is particularly geared towards our police, fire and EMS stakeholders.
$i++ ?>Craig Sherven
Public Safety Specialist
The League
$i++ ?>Mike Sasse
Wisconsin Executive Director
Wisconsin Law Enforcement Death Response Team
$i++ ?>Brian Willison
Dane County Sheriff's Office, Retired
Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS)
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The League of Wisconsin Municipalities hosts free monthly member roundtables for elected officials and staff on the second Tuesday of every month from noon to 1:00 p.m. CT via Zoom. These sessions allow municipal leaders to network, discuss issues, and share solutions.
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities hosts free monthly member roundtables for elected officials and staff on the second Tuesday of every month from noon to 1:00 p.m. CT via Zoom. These sessions allow municipal leaders to network, discuss issues, and share solutions. Registering for the Monthly Member Roundtable Package will register you for all Member Roundtable sessions throughout the year.
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