March 13!! Virtual Discussion about new
Door County Treatment Court
Similar to many communities throughout Wisconsin, Door County has started a treatment court as an alternative to prison or jail for certain criminal defendants.
A virtual panel discussion about how the court works will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13. Panelists include Door County Circuit Court Judge David L. Weber, District Attorney Colleen Nordin, Sheriff Tammy Sternard and Kelsey Christensen, Court Services and Treatment Court Coordinator.
The mission of the Door County Treatment Court is to use an evidence-based judicial process to enhance public safety and restore sober, productive, and law-abiding citizens to the community.The March 13 panel discussion will focus on the perspective of law enforcement while including the nature and purpose of treatment courts, the reasons why one was established in Door County and the current status of the court, Weber said. Future panels are planned to discuss other topics related to the treatment court including the perspective of treatment providers and possibly a past participant in the treatment court, he said.
The League of Women Voters of Door County and the Door County Library are sponsors of the event.
For about four years the LWVDC has studied how the community responds to mental health and substance use needs of its citizens, said Susan Kohout, LWVDC member.
"We have followed the Treatment Court's progress, and as members of the LWV US and LWV WI as well, fully support the use of Treatment Courts as important tools in responding to citizens struggling with mental illness and substance use issues. ... The League's advocacy work includes providing community education by showcasing this new program."
The following is the link for the Zoom meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87248971341?pwd=Y1JkZXVJRUdhYk1mN21uVStyUWZpUT09
A virtual panel discussion about how the court works will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13. Panelists include Door County Circuit Court Judge David L. Weber, District Attorney Colleen Nordin, Sheriff Tammy Sternard and Kelsey Christensen, Court Services and Treatment Court Coordinator.
The mission of the Door County Treatment Court is to use an evidence-based judicial process to enhance public safety and restore sober, productive, and law-abiding citizens to the community.The March 13 panel discussion will focus on the perspective of law enforcement while including the nature and purpose of treatment courts, the reasons why one was established in Door County and the current status of the court, Weber said. Future panels are planned to discuss other topics related to the treatment court including the perspective of treatment providers and possibly a past participant in the treatment court, he said.
The League of Women Voters of Door County and the Door County Library are sponsors of the event.
For about four years the LWVDC has studied how the community responds to mental health and substance use needs of its citizens, said Susan Kohout, LWVDC member.
"We have followed the Treatment Court's progress, and as members of the LWV US and LWV WI as well, fully support the use of Treatment Courts as important tools in responding to citizens struggling with mental illness and substance use issues. ... The League's advocacy work includes providing community education by showcasing this new program."
The following is the link for the Zoom meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87248971341?pwd=Y1JkZXVJRUdhYk1mN21uVStyUWZpUT09
Important info for LWV members:
The LWVWI and American Society of Civil Engineers – Wisconsin Section (ASCE WI) are collaborating on a project to educate Wisconsin residents about ASCE’s 2020 Wisconsin Infrastructure Report Card and make the case for investing in sustainable infrastructure now.
Join the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, the American Society of Civil Engineers Wisconsin Section (ASCE WI) and invited guests as we co-host “Invest in Wisconsin’s Infrastructure!” – a joint webinar series from 3 - 5 pm Central Time! Register now for your quadrant’s webinar here.
The four webinars feature the same 30-minute taped presentations. Unique to each webinar is the live 50-minute Q and A session with presenters and local stakeholders.
Carl Sutter, P.E., Director ASCE, McMahon Engineers/Architects will give an overview of Wisconsin’s 2020 infrastructure Report Card categories. Read report here.
William Holahan, Professor Emeritus, Economics, UW-Milwaukee will make a compelling case for “now” as the right time to invest in sustainable infrastructure in Wisconsin. Read article here.
The LWVWI and ASCE WI are collaborating on this project to educate Wisconsin residents about ASCE’s 2020 Wisconsin Infrastructure Report Card. Infrastructure grades range from D- to B+ (averaging C). It is clear sustainable infrastructure improvements are needed.
LWVWI goals:
· Education - Provide a virtual platform for civic education
· Advocacy - Support local stakeholders’ advocacy for investment in sustainable infrastructure
After four identical introductory sessions across the state, LWVWI will host webinars with similar format on select infrastructure categories. ASCE-WI will provide category speakers. These webinars will serve as springboards for local advocacy for increased investment in sustainable infrastructure. More information will follow in future Updates and emails.
Join the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, the American Society of Civil Engineers Wisconsin Section (ASCE WI) and invited guests as we co-host “Invest in Wisconsin’s Infrastructure!” – a joint webinar series from 3 - 5 pm Central Time! Register now for your quadrant’s webinar here.
The four webinars feature the same 30-minute taped presentations. Unique to each webinar is the live 50-minute Q and A session with presenters and local stakeholders.
Carl Sutter, P.E., Director ASCE, McMahon Engineers/Architects will give an overview of Wisconsin’s 2020 infrastructure Report Card categories. Read report here.
William Holahan, Professor Emeritus, Economics, UW-Milwaukee will make a compelling case for “now” as the right time to invest in sustainable infrastructure in Wisconsin. Read article here.
The LWVWI and ASCE WI are collaborating on this project to educate Wisconsin residents about ASCE’s 2020 Wisconsin Infrastructure Report Card. Infrastructure grades range from D- to B+ (averaging C). It is clear sustainable infrastructure improvements are needed.
LWVWI goals:
· Education - Provide a virtual platform for civic education
· Advocacy - Support local stakeholders’ advocacy for investment in sustainable infrastructure
After four identical introductory sessions across the state, LWVWI will host webinars with similar format on select infrastructure categories. ASCE-WI will provide category speakers. These webinars will serve as springboards for local advocacy for increased investment in sustainable infrastructure. More information will follow in future Updates and emails.
State election news:
Underly and Kerr win primary, advance to April general election
Jill Underly and Deborah Kerr were the winners of Tuesday's statewide primary election for Wisconsin Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
There were seven candidates in the primary with Underly receiving 88,716 votes or 27 percent of the votes cast, and Kerr getting 86,095 votes or 27 percent of the votes cast.
Underly and Kerr will be on the ballot in the April 16 general election.
Check out this website for comprehensive, nonpartisan information about both candidates:
http://www.wisconsinnetwork.org/blog/superintendent-election-hq-2021?link_id=1&can_id=580128dd86c0f349ea99056d23a7bcf4&source=email-bi-weekly-action-newsletter-student-changemaker-spotlight&email_referrer=email_1039249&email_subject=bi-weekly-action-newsletter-superintendent-forum-archive
Underly and Kerr win primary, advance to April general election
Jill Underly and Deborah Kerr were the winners of Tuesday's statewide primary election for Wisconsin Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
There were seven candidates in the primary with Underly receiving 88,716 votes or 27 percent of the votes cast, and Kerr getting 86,095 votes or 27 percent of the votes cast.
Underly and Kerr will be on the ballot in the April 16 general election.
Check out this website for comprehensive, nonpartisan information about both candidates:
http://www.wisconsinnetwork.org/blog/superintendent-election-hq-2021?link_id=1&can_id=580128dd86c0f349ea99056d23a7bcf4&source=email-bi-weekly-action-newsletter-student-changemaker-spotlight&email_referrer=email_1039249&email_subject=bi-weekly-action-newsletter-superintendent-forum-archive
Save the Date:
Join a virtual discussion about the
Door County Treatment Court at 10 am March 13
The discussion will include the perspective from law enforcement about the role and value of the Door County Treatment Court.
Treatment courts have proliferated in this state and in this country over the last 20 years as an alternative to incarceration for certain criminal defendants, said Door County Judge David Weber.
Recently, Door County began accepting defendants into its newly-established treatment court.
Please join us on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. for a virtual discussion about the Door County Treatment Court. The panel will include David L. Weber, Door County Circuit Court Judge, Branch II; Colleen Nordin, Door County District Attorney; Tammy Sternard, Door County Sheriff; and Kelsey Christensen, Court Services and Treatment Court Coordinator.
The discussion will center on the nature and purposes of treatment courts; the reasons why a treatment court was established in Door County; the three-year process of establishing the treatment court here; and the current status of the treatment court.
It is anticipated that a presentation will be made later in the year which will include other perspectives, including those of a treatment provider and possibly a past participant in a treatment court.
Here is the information to join the discussion:
You may join the presentation from the link on the Sturgeon Bay Library web page, or simply click on the link below:
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Meeting ID: 872 4897 1341
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2021 Looks to be a Year of Advocacy for Efforts to Support County’s Mental Health/Substance Use Needs
Based on a study completed in 2020 to evaluate Door County resources for community members with mental health and/or substance issues, a Mental Health/Substance Use Steering Committee was formed. The committee is reaching out to find additional people to join future advocacy efforts.
Information about the study, along with a video, is on this website. To access, scroll down this page to the headline: "Want to know more..."
The goal of the study was to answer these 2 questions:
How does the Door County community address the issues of mental health and substance use?
How do we help citizens dealing with these issues cope and function in our community?
Three years later this group believes they have a working understanding of the systems and challenges that citizens face when they must deal with issues of mental health and substance use in Door County. The committee wants to use that knowledge to look for ways to support and improve these systems and hopefully to lessen the challenges for affected members of our community. In other words, THEY WANT TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY!
Influencing public policy is a crucial part of the mission of the League of Women Voters who have been doing it for 100 years!
This work is the flip side of the coin of democracy. The election is only the first half of the story. If citizens ignore the second half of the process - advocating for issues and communicating with their elected representatives - they will not get the results they desire for their communities. It really is as simple as that.
We hope you will join us -- the more people working, the more we can accomplish!
Here's a podcast that explains how votes are counted in Wisconsin
Door County Clerk Jill Lau explains the process in this podcast courtesy of Door County Daily News from November, 2019. Click on the link that will take you to the site where the podcast is posted: https://doorcountydailynews.com/news/539263
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Want to know more about the work of LWVDC members to investigate mental health and substance abuse issues in Door County? Click on the video and learn more.
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New Report by LWVDC Investigates Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues
How does the Door County community address the issues of mental health and substance abuse?
How do we help citizens dealing with these issues cope and function in our community?
The League's Mental Health/Substance Use Study Committee has been studying these two questions for the past 2 ½ years and has released its report. It is structured to give an overview and summary of what has been learned.
Please check it out and watch for information on how League plans to use the information learned to work to support and improve these systems. It hopes to help lessen the challenges and improve the outcomes for affected members of our community.
How does the Door County community address the issues of mental health and substance abuse?
How do we help citizens dealing with these issues cope and function in our community?
The League's Mental Health/Substance Use Study Committee has been studying these two questions for the past 2 ½ years and has released its report. It is structured to give an overview and summary of what has been learned.
Please check it out and watch for information on how League plans to use the information learned to work to support and improve these systems. It hopes to help lessen the challenges and improve the outcomes for affected members of our community.
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