Portage County votes to join Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition to expand networking

Oct 6, 2026

The committee approved a resolution authorizing Portage County to join the voluntary Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition, citing networking opportunities for the new energy and sustainability specialist and no required financial contribution.

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The committee voted to authorize Portage County to join the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition after a short discussion on the coalition’s purpose and obligations. The county executive described the organization as a voluntary network: "the local government climate coalition is a collaborative amongst municipalities and counties," and said there is no financial obligation for membership. He also noted an upcoming in-person meeting in the Madison area and virtual forums for sharing ideas.

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