2026 Food for Thought Series
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Public Works and Water Utilities: The People Behind the Services
Public Works and Water Utility teams are the backbone of every community- and among the least understood. In this Food for Thought session, leaders from both areas share frontline stories, workforce realities, and what municipal leaders can do to better support the people keeping communities running.
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February Food for Thought
Join our monthly Food for Thought discussion with Amber Wichowsky, Associate Professor at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. We’re also pleased to welcome Jake Woodford, Mayor of Appleton, and Emily Berge from the Eau Claire City Council.
In this closing session of our series, we will focus on turning insight into action by exploring practical strategies for fostering civil dialogue in real municipal settings. Building on lessons from the La Follette School of Public Affairs, we’ll analyze how these lessons can be applied to the lived experience of our municipal leaders to navigate challenging conversations with civility.
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Join us for the monthly edition of our Food for Thought Series
Join us for the March Food for Thought session, where we'll dig into one of the most pressing and evolving challenges facing Wisconsin's law enforcement agencies: police liability and the role of sound policy in managing risk. From rising settlement costs to the ever-changing legal landscape, municipal leaders and police administrators need to understand the exposure their agencies face, and what they can do about it.
Join us as Chief Torin Misko (Village of Hartland, WILEAG President) and Remzy Bitar (League Insurance Counsel) discuss the evolving landscape of police liability, Wisconsin's statutory policy requirements, and the practical steps administrators can take to protect their agencies.
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Includes a Live Web Event on 04/30/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
The Work Beneath the Surface: Public Works and Water Utilities in Action
Municipal services rely on skilled teams working behind the scenes to maintain infrastructure, respond to issues, and deliver consistent, reliable service. This session offers a grounded look at both Public Works and Water Utility operations, with a focus on the staff who make it happen.
Leaders from each area will share insights into daily operations, workforce realities, and the coordination required across functions. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how these teams operate and what support they need from leadership.
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Includes a Live Web Event on 05/28/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
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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Includes a Live Web Event on 06/25/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
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Join us for the monthly edition of our Food for Thought Series
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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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Includes a Live Web Event on 08/27/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
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Join us for the monthly edition of our Food for Thought Series
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Includes a Live Web Event on 09/24/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
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Join us for the monthly edition of our Food for Thought Series
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Includes a Live Web Event on 10/29/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
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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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
February Food for Thought
Join our monthly Food for Thought discussion with Amber Wichowsky, Associate Professor at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. We’re also pleased to welcome Jake Woodford, Mayor of Appleton, and Emily Berge from the Eau Claire City Council.
In this closing session of our series, we will focus on turning insight into action by exploring practical strategies for fostering civil dialogue in real municipal settings. Building on lessons from the La Follette School of Public Affairs, we’ll analyze how these lessons can be applied to the lived experience of our municipal leaders to navigate challenging conversations with civility.
-
Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
Join us for the monthly edition of our Food for Thought Series
Join us for the March Food for Thought session, where we'll dig into one of the most pressing and evolving challenges facing Wisconsin's law enforcement agencies: police liability and the role of sound policy in managing risk. From rising settlement costs to the ever-changing legal landscape, municipal leaders and police administrators need to understand the exposure their agencies face, and what they can do about it.
Join us as Chief Torin Misko (Village of Hartland, WILEAG President) and Remzy Bitar (League Insurance Counsel) discuss the evolving landscape of police liability, Wisconsin's statutory policy requirements, and the practical steps administrators can take to protect their agencies.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/30/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
The Work Beneath the Surface: Public Works and Water Utilities in Action
Municipal services rely on skilled teams working behind the scenes to maintain infrastructure, respond to issues, and deliver consistent, reliable service. This session offers a grounded look at both Public Works and Water Utility operations, with a focus on the staff who make it happen.
Leaders from each area will share insights into daily operations, workforce realities, and the coordination required across functions. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how these teams operate and what support they need from leadership.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 05/28/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
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 06/25/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
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 07/30/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
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 08/27/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
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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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 10/29/2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
Join us for the monthly edition of our Food for Thought Series
Join us for the monthly edition of our Food for Thought Series