Join staff from DOR's, State and Local Finance Division for a walkthrough and discussion of Wisconsin's levy limit law, with a focus on reviewing key lines in the 2026 Municipal Levy Limit Worksheet. 

As electric bikes become more common, municipalities are facing growing questions about safety, enforcement, infrastructure, and local regulation. But not every electric two-wheeled vehicle is an e-bike—and understanding the difference is the key to making informed policy decisions.

Join the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Bike Fed Wisconsin for a practical discussion that separates fact from fiction. You'll learn how Wisconsin law defines Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes, why unclassified "e-motos" are creating confusion, what municipalities can and cannot regulate under current law, and how education and community partnerships can improve safety. You'll also leave with resources and real-world examples to help your community respond thoughtfully and effectively.

This is a topic that is largely overlooked in the public safety world, and most chiefs quickly find themselves back on their heals when an actual event occurs.  This is a situation in which you only get one opportunity to get it right, wherein getting it wrong can severely damage a career.  The stakes of messing this scenario up are high, including relational damage and the loss of trust of staff, elected officials, the community, and the deceased officer’s family. This webinar will highlight simple, common-sense policy and preparatory steps that can be taken to help in this process.

We welcome all public safety stakeholders to the conversation. This meet-up conversation is particularly geared towards our police, fire and EMS stakeholders. 

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a powerful economic development tool that helps Wisconsin municipalities encourage growth and investment. This webinar provides an introduction to how TIF works, including district creation, financing options, eligible project costs, and key legal requirements. Participants will also learn best practices for managing TIF districts, avoiding common challenges, and positioning their communities for long-term success.

Join Wisconsin clerks for a timely conversation on best practices for administering the partisan primary, from ballot preparation to voter communication and polling place procedures. This meet-up offers a space to share strategies, compare workflows, and strengthen readiness for a smooth and compliant primary election.

Municipal websites are essential public service infrastructure, and accessibility is critical. This webinar will help Wisconsin municipalities understand WCAG accessibility guidelines, recognize common digital barriers, and take realistic steps toward improved access and reduced organizational risk.  Presenters will discuss accessibility beyond compliance, including the “disability tax,” common challenges with PDFs, agenda packets, forms, videos, and third-party tools, and practical ways to build accessibility into shared roles across municipal teams. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how accessibility benefits all residents and how ADA website compliance can be approached as an incremental, manageable, and ongoing process.

Each year, Wisconsin municipalities welcome newly elected and appointed officials into their roles, and the purpose of this webinar is to bring together recent officeholders to share their experiences, insights, and lessons learned during those critical first months in office.  Please join us to hear from officials who have recently stepped into their positions, and to learn what it truly takes to navigate municipal leadership in today's environment.

Municipalities face more regulatory pressure than ever before, and it's coming from every direction. CJIS. ADA. Federal regulations. State cyber laws. Cyber insurance requirements. The instinct is to push it off. "That's IT's problem." "Legal would have told us." "We'll deal with it when the audit comes." But the consequences of noncompliance are real: fines, lawsuits, and headlines that damage public trust for years. 

In this webinar, we will help municipal leaders cut through the complexity with an overview of the municipal compliance landscape, explain what's required and why, and show how a proactive compliance posture both reduces risk and builds ongoing cyber resilience. Whether you're a municipal manager, clerk, department head, or elected official, this session will give you a clear picture of the municipal compliance ecosystem. 

Tax Increment Financing 101: From Concept to Creation - presented by Ehlers Public Finance Advisors at the 2026 Spring Exchange.  Presented by Jon Cameron (Managing Director, Senior Municipal Advisor) and Kayla Thorpe, (Municipal Advisor)

Join clerks from across Wisconsin for a deep-dive discussion on key DOR reporting requirements, including TIDs, Maintenance of Effort, and the Annual Financial Report. This meet-up provides practical guidance, shared experiences, and tools to help streamline your municipality’s reporting workflow.