Local Government Center

UW-Madison’s Local Government Center provides focus, coordination, and leadership to UW system educational programs supporting local government and expands the research and knowledge base for local government education. The Local Government Center, along with the UW system, is a non-partisan entity. Visit the Local Government Center webpage for more information.

Wisconsin Counties Association

The Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) allows counties to share information in order to serve their constituents in the most effective manner possible. WCA provides up to date information, educational opportunities, legislative exchanges, and more. WCA is a non-partisan entity. Visit the Wisconsin Counties Association webpage for more information.

League of Municipalities

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities is a voluntary non-profit and non-partisan association of cities and villages that acts as an information clearinghouse, lobbying organization, and legal resource for Wisconsin municipalities. Visit the League of Wisconsin Municipalities website for more information.

Interested in learning more about municipalities? 
Check out The Municipality, a publication of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. Elected and appointed officials of League municipalities receive a subscription to The Municipality as part of their membership. Other interested stakeholders may subscribe online. 

To find your municipality’s website, visit Green County’s website (below) for a listing.

Wisconsin Towns Association

The Wisconsin Towns Association (WTA) is a statewide, voluntary, non-profit and non-partisan association of member town and village governments in Wisconsin. WTA’s twin purposes are to support local control of government and to protect the interest of the towns. WTA provides three types of services for its members: legislative lobbying efforts, educational programs, and legal information. Visit the Wisconsin Towns Association website for more information.

Center for Land Use

The UW Center for Land Use creates learning opportunities for communities to help make sound land use decisions that result in a sustainable Wisconsin. Visit the UW Center for Land Use website for more information.