An election of another kind

[We have received the following about a public hearing and election tomorrow, Monday, April 13 at 7 pm. According to the information there is a meeting and election in every one of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Here in Winnebago County it will be held at the Webster Stanley Auditorium, 915 Hazel St., Oshkosh. The portions of the message that have to do with locations other than Oshkosh have been removed to keep the information simple.]

Hello! This is a reminder that Monday, April 13 at 7 pm there is an important vote in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is the only state in the country that gives citizens the opportunity to vote for delegates to represent each county in the Conservation Congress, a citizens advisory body to the DNR and the Natural Resources Board…For 75 years this meeting has been held the 2nd Monday in April, but most Wisconsinites know nothing about it. It has been attended almost exclusively by hunters, trappers and anglers. That means other citizens concerned with how our natural resources are managed are not being heard – hikers, bikers, birdwatchers, wildflower enthusiasts and other recreationists have no representation. I urge you to get involved and commit to attending this election every year. If the incumbent delegates are unopposed, consider running for a delegate position. I am running for a delegate position in Milwaukee to give a voice to the unrepresented, draw attention to this event and broaden the focus of Conservation Congress. Please attend the election Monday April 13 at 7 pm and VOTE! For a list of election locations in every county go to this DNR’s web site page. Thanks for your interest!

- Barbara Eisenberg

[Again, by way of reminder, though Barbara is running for a position in Milwaukee County, each county in Wisconsin will hold a hearing and election. Ours in Winnebago County will be held tomorrow, Monday, April 13, 2009 at 7 pm at the Webster Stanley Auditorium, located at 915 Hazel St., Oshkosh.]