2010 Civitas Forum Schedule
Date Governmental Focus Issue / Focus
Tuesday, Apr 27

County Government

  • Structure
  • Services Provided
  • Revenue Sources
  • Interaction and
    Collaboration
  • Challenges

Challenges Facing the Madison Area

  • Workforce Development
  • Economic Development
  • Municipal Services
  • Community Needs
  • Education

Tuesday, May 25

Municipal Government

  • Structure
  • Services Provided
  • Revenue Sources
  • Interaction and
    Collaboration
  • Challenges

Understanding Property Taxes

  • Municipal and County Budgets
  • Capital and Operating Budgets
  • Taxing and Spending Decisions
  • Getting Involved in the Process

Tuesday, Jun 22

Village and Town Government

  • Structure
  • Services Provided
  • Revenue Sources
  • Interaction and
    Collaboration
  • Challenges

Vital Services

  • Public Safety
  • Human Services
  • Transportation

Tuesday, Aug 24

Boards and Commissions

  • Roles and Duties
  • How to Get Involved
  • How Appointments Are Made

The Local Economy

  • Business Economy
  • Public Sector Economy
  • Agricultural Economy

Tuesday, Sep 28

School Boards

  • Structure
  • Duties and Responsibilities

How We Pay for Our Schools

  • State vs. Local Funding
  • School Finance Research
  • Local District Budgets

Tuesday, Oct 26

The Electoral Process

  • Demographics
  • Voting Behavior
  • Campaign Management

Role of Public Opinion

  • Media Impact
  • Local Organizations
  • Response of Local Government

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