Public input, public info

There are several opportunities for the public to weigh in on upcoming projects and policy changes. If you can, please attend, weigh in, feed back.

The City of La Crosse is updating its zoning codes. This is a year+ project and the first round of public sessions is happening now. There will be a public information session on June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Main & Losey (accessible by #4 bus). You can get more information about the project at ForwardLaCrosse.org. There is also an online survey. Fill it out for a chance to win a prize. Survey ends on June 30.

The Wisconsin DOT (WisDOT) is doing several corridor studies and they are seeking public input. Areas affected include Highway 35 (La Crosse Street) from West Avenue to 7th Street and Highways 14/61 and 53. 

The next public meeting on Highways 14/61 and 53 will be on Wednesday, July 16 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Black River Beach Center. If you cannot attend, you can get more information about the projects, view past public input sessions and materials, and find links to submit input at https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/sw/533516-lacrosse/us53us1461-pi.aspx

 

The City of La Crosse has several committee openings. Committee membership is usually limited to residents of the city. This is an opportunity to help bring ideas to the city and have more input. Learn more here: https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/your-government/mayor/serving-on-a-committee

La Crosse County also has various citizen committees and invites people to self-nominate. You can find the form at https://www.lacrossecounty.org/countyboard/want-to-become-a-committee-member

 

BUDGETING WISCONSIN'S ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE

Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Online 

The Wisconsin Chapter Sierra Club is hosting an online program about  Budgeting Wisconsin's Environmental Future at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 12. 

Wisconsin's state budget determines so much that we care about, from parks funding to transportation projects to clean water initiatives. But how is the budget created? Who makes the decisions? What are some of the missed opportunities in recent budgets that could be included in this one? Join this webinar to learn the answers and to take action on the budget with other environmentalists.

Event agenda:

• Welcome
• State budget overview: Who creates the state budget and what is the process? What do we expect to happen next and how can advocates engage in the process?
• Clean drinking water programs update & action
• Transit operating funds update & action
• Wildlife programs & action
• Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund update & action
• Review actions you can take and key legislators who need to hear from you!

Bring: A digital picture of an outdoor place you love. We will use this to create postcards to send to legislators.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/wisc-2527envbdgt