 Local
Government
CNRED outreach and research efforts are supported by a number
of campus and county based experts. This programming is focused
on enhancing local economic health, business development, stable
employment and quality of life.
These programs and services are reflected in centers
of excellence, self-directed issue teams
and a variety of statewide, regional and/or county initiatives.
Below are some of our statewide self-directed issue teams working
on local government.
Local Government
& Finance Team - The purpose of the Local Government and
Finance Team includes improving local government education offered
by state specialists and county educators; encouraging more county
educators to become engaged in this education; and ensuring that
communication exists among county educators, state specialists and
the administration regarding local government education.
Political Effectiveness - Significant challenges face Cooperative
Extension including budget cuts, with all their implications, and
increased justification for funding of educational programming.
The Political Effectiveness Team will extend the work of the newly
forming Community Partner Groups toward building the political base
of support necessary to offset these challenges.
Future Land Use Issues and Priorities - The purpose of the
Future Land Use Issues and Priorities Team is to develop educational
programs and resources for use in helping CNRED Wisconsin communities
deal with growth and development issues that arise out of rapidly
changing demographic and socioeconomic conditions.
Public Policy Education - The Public Policy Education Team
recognizes that CNRED educators may be asked to program in any number
of controversial issues. The purpose of this Team is to develop
resources and other forms of support to help CNRED educators evaluate
and define their potential roles, in controversial areas.
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