Personnel & appointments in Wisconsin local government
What Wisconsin city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about personnel & appointments — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
4,086 Wisconsin meetings since 2024 covered personnel & appointments. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Wisconsin with the most personnel & appointments activity
- Milwaukee, WI (233)
- Madison, WI (128)
- Rock County, WI (118)
- Dane, WI (117)
- Juneau, WI (98)
- Portage County, WI (96)
- La Crosse, WI (93)
- Buffalo County, WI (92)
- Chippewa Falls, WI (87)
- Mayville, WI (68)
- Lake Geneva, WI (67)
- New Glarus, WI (67)
Latest matching meetings
Joint Review Board to review 2025 reports for 9 tax increment districts
The Joint Review Board is holding its annual meeting to review the 2025 PE-300 reports and performance of Tax Increment Districts 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. The board will also appoint a public member and a chairperson, and consider a resolution acknowledging the filing of the annual reports. Public comments…
Committee to discuss county executive appointments and a resolution affirming constitutional rights
The Dane County Executive Committee will consider two referred items: a resolution on county executive appointments (2026 RES-119) and a resolution affirming constitutional rights, civil liberties, and democratic values while establishing a local response to government actions threatening residents' rights, safety, or…
Committee to fill District 15 supervisor vacancy after resignation
The Sawyer County Administration Committee will consider accepting Supervisor Minto's resignation and appointing Ida Kinsley to fill the District 15 seat, including committee assignments. The meeting also includes routine reports from the County Clerk, Veterans Service Office, IT, Human Resources, and an update on the…
Library Board to vote on 2027 budget, tax levy, and website redesign
The Shorewood Public Library Board of Trustees will consider and potentially approve the 2027 proposed budget and tax levy request, along with several other action items including a cost-of-living adjustment, a website redesign request for proposals, and funding for public computer replacements. The board will also…
Village Board to consider splitting Parks committee and new parking rules
The Shorewood Village Board and its committees will meet on September 9, 2026, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including drafting an ordinance to replace the Parks and Public Spaces Committee with separate Parks and Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety committees, a request to prohibit year-round parking on one…
Employee Relations Committee to review AI policy and employee awards
The Douglas County Employee Relations Committee is meeting to discuss routine internal matters, including party planning, blood drive updates, breakroom supplies, and department features. They will also review an artificial intelligence policy update and select the Employee of the Quarter. The agenda is largely…
ADRC Advisory Committee to review bylaws and staffing updates
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Advisory Committee will meet to review and potentially approve changes to its bylaws, and receive updates on staffing, budget, and membership. The committee will also discuss the appointment of a new member and the mitigation process for another.
Bayfield County Extension Committee to review 2026 and 2027 budgets
The Bayfield County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive updates on the 2026 and 2027 UW-Extension budgets, and hear reports from the Area Extension Director and staff. Public comment is also scheduled. The meeting is largely routine, with no major…
Personnel Board to vote on reclassifying three city positions
The Madison Personnel Board is meeting to consider three position reclassifications: an Accounting Technician 3 to Accountant 1, the Parking Division Director to a higher pay range, and a Civil Technician 2 to GIS Specialist 2. The board will also receive reports on position studies and a compensation study update…
Personnel Committee to discuss mechanic job description and K-9 police letter
The Lake Geneva Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly recommend changes to the mechanic job description for public works and a letter of understanding with the Geneva Lake Police Association regarding the K-9 Unit. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a city…
Library Board to consider hiring in closed session
The Special Library Board is meeting to receive a report from the Library Director Search Committee and then convene in closed session to consider employment of a public employee. After reconvening in open session, the board may take action related to the closed session. If no quorum is present, the meeting will be…
Committee to confirm Nate Wendelborn as Public Works Director
The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider confirming the mayoral appointment of Nate Wendelborn as the new Public Works Director. The hiring committee interviewed nine candidates and recommended Wendelborn, who has passed all contingencies. If confirmed, his first day would be October 12, 2026.
CDA discusses redevelopment initiatives and bond agreements
The Community Development Authority will discuss various redevelopment initiatives and property updates. The meeting includes a resolution regarding a bond agreement for the Renaissance Faire Office Complex and reappointments to the Resident Advisory Board.
FPC committee to review fire and police recruitment updates
The Fire and Police Commission's Testing and Recruiting Committee will hear public comments, approve minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting, and receive staff updates on firefighter/fire cadet and police officer/police aide recruitment and hiring efforts. No votes on policy are scheduled; the agenda is largely…
Council to decide on 4 new liquor licenses, zoning changes, and landmark appeals
The Madison Common Council will hold public hearings on four new liquor licenses, including for The Historian Hotel and Madison Public Market, and will vote on several zoning changes and landmark nominations. It will also consider appointing Devine Nzegwu as interim District 1 alder and hear an appeal of a Landmarks…
Council to consider $481,560 grant for pedestrian safety near two elementary schools
The Menomonie City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution setting polling locations for the November 3, 2026, General Election. They will also discuss (no action) a second draft ordinance amending Data Center Industrial (I-4) District zoning, and consider accepting a $481,560 WisDOT…
Council to consider $481,560 grant for pedestrian safety near two elementary schools
The Menomonie City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution setting polling locations for the November 3, 2026, General Election. They will also discuss a draft ordinance amending the Data Center Industrial (I-4) District zoning (no action), and consider accepting a $481,560 WisDOT grant for…
Council to vote on cost-of-living increase, fee schedule, and contracts
The Juneau Common Council will vote on several resolutions including a cost-of-living increase, an amended 2026 city fee schedule, a farm lease agreement, and a three-year contract with Bowmar Appraisal Inc. They will also consider amendments to the personnel policy handbook and a holiday/weekend standby duty policy…
Council to interview and possibly hire new City Administrator
The Chippewa Falls Common Council will hold a special meeting to interview two finalists for the City Administrator position and discuss potential employment terms. The meeting includes a closed session for candidate evaluations and a possible open session for action on hiring.
Police and Fire Commission to consider patrol officer and detective eligibility lists
The Manitowoc Police and Fire Commission will meet to approve routine monthly reports from the police, fire rescue, and building inspection departments, and to discuss and possibly act on eligibility lists for police patrol officer and detective positions. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items on the…
Board to hear discharge appeal of residential property appraiser
The Board of City Service Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the discharge appeal of Scott Reiske, a Residential Property Appraiser 2. The board will also consider extending probationary periods for four city employees and reinstatement requests for three former employees. The meeting includes approval of the…
Personnel Committee to vote on Fire Department schedule extension and retiree insurance changes
The Manitowoc Personnel Committee will meet to review and possibly act on several human-resources matters, including a side-letter to extend the Fire Department’s 48/96 schedule through 2027, a proposal to end retiree insurance after January 1 2027, and updates on health-plan costs and HR initiatives. The meeting is…
Common Council to hold closed session on City Administrator candidates
The Pewaukee Common Council is holding a special meeting on September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The only substantive item is a closed session to interview candidates for the City Administrator position, as permitted under Wisconsin statute 19.85(1)(c). The council may reconvene in open session afterward for possible…
Finance-Personnel Committee to review August vouchers and work plan
The Finance-Personnel Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 12, 2026, review September 2026 license applications, and discuss the Finance-Personnel Work Plan. The committee will also review the August 2026 vouchers paid list.
Commission to act on 2027 budgets and firefighter/police resignations
The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission will review Fire and Police Department operations, act on two resignations, and discuss 2027 budgets. The meeting includes a closed session to review personnel performance evaluations.
Finance Committee to review 2027 budget, tax levy, and new Finance Manager position
The Portage County Finance Committee will discuss and possibly act on the 2027 proposed county budget, including tax levy, debt service, capital, and sales tax estimates. They will also consider a $75,980 grant award for mental health services, budget amendments, a new Finance Manager position, and insurance policy…
County board to consider EMS study, treasurer appointment, policy changes
The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and scheduling the next meeting. Key business includes appointing a successor county treasurer, accepting an EMS study committee report and directing the county administrator to develop an implementation…
Green Bay Personnel Committee meeting canceled
The Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2026. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.
Personnel Committee to meet, may enter closed session
The Personnel Committee of the City of Stoughton will hold a meeting on September 7, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The agenda includes only a call to order and adjournment, with a possible closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees. No other business is listed.
Juneau Fire Dept interviews candidate for open position
The Juneau Fire Department is holding a regular meeting to interview a potential candidate for an open position. The agenda contains only this single interview item and no other business.
Police & Fire Commission to act on officer eligibility and promotions
The Ashwaubenon Police & Fire Commission will meet to approve minutes, then enter closed session to discuss public safety personnel matters, including interviews for a Public Safety Officer. After reconvening, the commission will act on the Public Safety Officer eligibility list and Captain and Lieutenant promotional…
Village board to vote on utility truck purchase and surveillance resolution
The Fredonia Village Board will consider purchasing a 2016 Ford F-550 utility crane truck for up to $100,000 and a resolution opposing automated surveillance technologies. The board will also discuss ordinances on cross-connection inspections and e-bike/scooter operations, plus closed-session items on property…
Youth and Families Commission to discuss youth concerns and e-bike updates
The Sun Prairie Youth and Families Commission is meeting to discuss community concerns with new members, hold an election for Secretary, and hear updates regarding e-bikes and social media KOSA. The commission will also address vacant adult seats and future meeting start times.
Cedarburg utility committee to discuss wages, benefits, GM review
The Cedarburg Light & Water Personnel Committee will discuss wage and benefits survey data and employee compensation, then move into closed session to review the General Manager's performance and approve prior closed-session minutes. The open portion is limited to the compensation discussion and routine approvals.
Human Resources Committee to vote on 2027 health plan and new positions
The Portage County Human Resources Committee will discuss and possibly act on several personnel and benefits items, including a new health plan administrator, salary study updates, and requests for additional staff. The meeting also includes reports on wellness programs, recruitment, and financial performance.
Commission approves 14 new 911 call takers and reviews police procedure changes
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission will vote on routine personnel actions, including the appointment of 14 Emergency Communications Officers and the promotion of several fire and police staff. The body will also review recent changes to police standard operating procedures, covering topics like sexual assault…
Police and Fire Commission to discuss succession planning and candidates
The Elm Grove Police and Fire Commission will meet to approve minutes, then enter closed session to discuss succession planning and interview police officer candidates, as well as Fire Department succession planning. After reconvening, they may take action on those matters and receive updates from the police and fire…
Police and Fire Commission to vote on promotions and new hires
The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission will meet on September 3, 2026, to discuss and potentially approve several personnel actions, including the permanent promotion of Police Chief Edward Orgon Jr., hiring new officers, and adjusting seasonal crossing guard wages. The commission will also consider an MOU with…
Joint Review Board to review TIF districts' annual reports and compliance
The Windsor Joint Review Board will meet to review the annual PE-300 report and the performance of Tax Incremental Districts No. 1 and 2, and to consider a resolution acknowledging the filing of annual reports and compliance with the annual meeting requirement. The board will also appoint a public member and…
Fox Lake discusses 2027 budget, new recreation department, and TID negotiations
The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2027 budget, the founding of a City of Fox Lake Recreation Department, and municipal financing needs. The body will also discuss regulations for E-Bikes and scooters. Three closed sessions are scheduled to negotiate the disposition of municipal lots in TID 2, a…