County Community Engagement
What are YOUR priorities for Dane County?
I am a strong believer in community engagement. It’s why I do what I do both in my elected life and in my career. I was proud to sign on to the 2024 Budget that included these community feedback/listening/focus group sessions.
Please show up and let us know how the County can serve you better!
The focus groups for the strategic community engagement process will take place over the next several weeks. Residents can sign up to attend the first three sessions on the following dates:
Thursday, May 2, 5:30-7:00pm
Middleton Public Library
7425 Hubbard Ave
Middleton, WI 53562
Wednesday, May 8, 6:00-7:30pm
Sun Prairie Public Library
1350 Linnerud Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Tuesday, May 14, 6:00-7:30pm
Fitchburg Public Library
5530 Lacy Rd
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Residents can sign up for any of these three focus groups by using this link: ninacollective.com/focus-group-registration
The 2024 budget included funds for the Dane County Board of Supervisors to conduct a Strategic Community Engagement process via a contract with a consultant. The 2024 budget also included an amendment to include two focus groups with the same contract related to the Body Worn Camera Pilot project. Following a request for proposals, nINA Collective was selected to work with the County on these two projects.
The strategic community engagement process includes using a racial and social equity lens to hear from residents regarding their concerns and priorities for Dane County government. The process will include focus groups held throughout the geographic area of Dane County, with additional focus groups provided for Spanish and Hmong speaking residents.
"At nINA Collective, we envision a racially equitable world where everyone belongs and racial justice is at the foundation of all systems and structures. As members of the Dane County community ourselves, we are thrilled to be working with the County to ensure all voices in the community are part of the critical process of informing county priorities for the years to come,” said Colleen Butler Founder and Director of nINA Collective.