The decisions that shape your community are made by people who choose to get involved. You know your community, you understand the issues and your perspective matters. Have you ever considered stepping up and playing a bigger role in local leadership?
If your answer is yes, we have just the opportunity for you!
Wisconsin Farm Bureau is hosting a series of local government campaign schools that will focus on running for local offices like county and town board. The Local Campaign School will walk you through what it takes to run for local office, from deciding whether public service is right for you to building and running an effective campaign.
Dates and Locations
Campaign schools will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided.
November 10
UW-River Falls
501 Wild Rose Avenue
River Falls, WI 54022
Chippewa River Room, 3rd floor of the University Center
November 12
Stevens Point
Legacy Family Restaurant
5110b Main Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
November 17
Madison
Wisconsin Farm Bureau
1241 John Q. Hammons Drive
Madison, WI 53717
Farm Bureau Conference Rooms, 2nd Floor
Topics Will Include
- The questions you should be asking family, friends and yourself before answering “Should I run?”
- The roles and responsibilities of local elected officials and the issues you would be discussing as a community leader
- How to build a winning strategy
- What you need to do to win on Election Day
Cost and Registration
The cost to attend is $15 for Wisconsin Farm Bureau members and $85 for non-members.
Registration is now open and will close on November 6 for all three events. Advanced registration is required.
