Government and Policy
1000 Friends of Wisconsin's mission is to promote sound land use planning policies on the state and local levels, such as:
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Land use planning initiatives that help local governments plan for responsible, efficient and sustainable development.
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Balanced state transportation systems that provide a variety of transportation choices for the state's citizens.
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Traditional neighborhood development programs that encourage building compact communities rather than sprawling subdivisions.
State and local government policies have a significant effect on how our state grows, what that growth looks like and how it functions. By lobbying the state and local governments to address the important land use issues now facing Wisconsin, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin will work to ensure that the public is heard during land use debates.
We can't do it without you! We work hard to convey our members' concerns and ideas on land use issues to legislators; however it is still critical that they hear from you directly. See our "Legislative Resources" section below to find out who your legislator is and how to contact him or her:
Legislative Updates
from the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association
(pdf files)
August 2009 - #2
August 2009 - #1
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
March 2009 - #2
January 2009
October - November 2008
September 2008
August 2008
June - July 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
2009 - 2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION SCHEDULE
Archived Legislative Testimony and Press Releases (2006 & earlier)
CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES
If you need to find out who your legislator is
Email contact information for state Senate
Email contact information for state Assembly
LEGISLATIVE RESOURCES
Assembly Members Contact Info
Assembly Members List (.pdf)
Tips for contacting your legislator
To learn helpful hints for contacting your legislator, click here!
Sign up for email alerts
In addition, one of the benefits of membership with 1000 Friends is the option of belonging to our email advocacy network, which allows us to keep you up to date. To learn more contact us.
1000 Friends of Wisconsin
16 N. Carroll Street, Suite 810 Madison
WI 53703 608.259.1000