2016 Annual Report the Forum Has Again Provided a Public Service in Describing a Problem and Outlining Possible Solutions

2016 annual report The forum has again provided a public service in describing a problem and outlining possible solutions.

Ernst-Ulrich Franzen Associate editorial page editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel OUR MISSION AND VISION

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Andy Schiesl Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Gardner Denver From the chairman

The past year was another very productive and successful one for the Forum. Without question, a top highlight was our Night of Nonpartisanship dinner at Discovery World with legendary journalist Bob Woodward, who fascinated our more than 400 attendees with his candid insights and perspective on the 2016 presidential race. Early in the year, we held a pair of debates with the candidates for Milwaukee County Executive and Milwaukee Mayor. The debates not only informed our more than 250 attendees, but they were viewed by thousands more by virtue of live streaming by Wisconsin Eye and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. On the research front, we produced 17 reports and saw several important research findings and recommendations lead to action. For example:

• The Milwaukee Common Council used our research as the basis for several improvements to the City’s Residents Preference Program. These changes will give the program a greater focus on fostering permanent careers in the construction industry. • The first in our series of reports on the region’s local infrastructure challenges had a substantial impact on Milwaukee County budget deliberations. The report quantified the County’s daunting bus replacement challenges and provided important factual perspective for the County’s wheel tax debate. • Our comprehensive assessment of the City of Milwaukee’s finances revealed serious flaws in the City’s revenue structure, and our warnings regarding the City’s growing retiree health care obligations initiated a move to eliminate those benefits for certain new hires. • The final report in our Milwaukee Educator series that outlined the dimensions of a possible teacher shortage in Metro Milwaukee helped to coalesce local and state leaders around efforts to address the problem. We also continued to make great strides toward our strategic planning goal of disseminating our research to a wider audience. The Forum’s Facebook and Twitter posts had over 125,000 views in 2016, a 78% increase from the previous year. The Forum also had a record number of media hits. On the financial front we ran a small surplus, which was particularly impressive given the $29,000 deficit we projected at the start of the year. Thank you to all of our members and supporters for helping the Public Policy Forum have another impactful year. Cordially,

Andy Schiesl By the numbers

The Forum urges local govenments to measure performance and share results with constituents and applies the same principle to itself. These 2016 results flow from performance objectives directed by the Forum’s strategic plan and established by the executive committee. The Forum uses these metrics--and many others--to gauge how effectively the staff is implementing the strategic plan that was launched in 2014.

17 289 # of # of research reports member organizations published

50 1,425 # of # of presentations event attendees to government and civic bodies

145 1,616 # of # of media STORIES followers on social media Officers and trustees officers Chairperson: Vice Chairperson: Secretary: President: Andy Schiesl Keith Lester Alicia Dupies Robert Henken Gardner Denver Rockwell Automation Milwaukee Bucks Public Policy Forum Vice Chairperson: Treasurer: Steven Radke Bradley Viegut Northwestern Mutual Robert W. Baird & Co.

Trustees Joaquin Altoro Rodney Ferguson Joe’Mar Hooper John Peterburs Richard Smith Town Bank Potawatomi Hotel CommonBond Quarles & Brady LLP R.A. Smith National, James Archambo & Casino Communities Timothy Posnanski Inc. City of Wauwatosa Tom Finco Christopher Jaekels Husch Blackwell Scott Solverson Lou Banach American Transmission Davis & Kuelthau, S.C. Daniel Potter HNTB Corporation Associated Bank Company Jennifer Kent Grant Thornton LLP Guy Stuller James Barry III Kelly M. Fortier Quad/Graphics Julie Quinlan Anthem The Barry Company Michael Best & Kathryn Kuhn Brame Julie Swiderski William Bergum Friedrich LLP Medical College Alverno College Ascension Badger Meter, Inc. David Gilbert of Wisconsin Leigh Riley Wendi Unger Bruce Block University of Vicki Martin Foley & Lardner LLP Baker Tilly Virchow Reinhart Boerner Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Scott Royer Krause, LLP Van Deuren s.c. Joshua Gimbel Technical College Veolia Water Charlie Webb Melissa Borino Gimbel Reilly Guerin Dan McCarthy Milwaukee, LLC CH2M U.S. Bank & Brown, LLP Zilber, Ltd. Freda Russell Michael Weiss Kevin Brehm Ben Goetter Barry McNulty Cardinal Stritch General Capital Group AECOM Mortenson We Energies University Robert Whitaker Tina Chang Construction Jim Miller Mark Schwertfeger North Shore Fire SysLogic, Inc. Veronica Gunn BMO Harris Bank N.A. Briggs & Stratton Rescue Grady Crosby Children’s Hospital Kenneth Munson Corporation Scott Williams Johnson Controls, Inc. of Wisconsin Community Care, Inc. Jeremy Simon American Design Inc. Kevin Dallman Stephanie Hacker Chad Oldfather United Way of Tracy BDO USA, LLP GRAEF Marquette University Greater Milwaukee & Wymelenberg Darienne Driver Michael Harrigan Russ Pederson Waukesha County Aurora Health Care Milwaukee Public Ehlers, Inc. Deloitte Consulting LLP Roger Smith Schools Art Harrington Paula Penebaker A.O. Smith Mustafa Emir Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. YWCA Southeast Corporation Clark Dietz, Inc. Wisconsin

emeritus Laura Bray Ed Henschel Bruce Kruger Karen Ordinans Roger Schroeder Jeffrey Browne Kristine Hinrichs Douglas MacNeil Joan Prince Janet Slater Richard Dieffenbach Thomas Hlavacek Paul Mathews Kathleen Pritchard Art Smith Susan Friebert Michael Juneau David Mauer Jeffrey Remsik Brian Swenson F. William Haberman Keith Kolb David Meissner Lisa Robbins Richard Weiss Susan Hatch Dennis Krakau Charles Mulcahy John Rumpf Nicholas Wilson Margaret Henningsen Warren Kreunen Frederick Muth Mark Sabljak Paul Ziehler Education

Help Wanted An analysis of the public school teacher pipeline in Greater Milwaukee Our research indicates that the educator workforce in Greater Milwaukee is stretched, with districts struggling to retain current teachers and the supply of new teachers to fill vacancies shrinking over a recent five-year period.

The Quest for Quality How YoungStar is affecting child care in Milwaukee County This analysis shows that the number of Milwaukee County children receiving care from quality child care providers has increased over the last five years, but smaller home-based providers continue to struggle to meet YoungStar’s quality standards.

Public Schooling in Southeast Wisconsin 2015-2016 Our 31st annual schooling report finds that while 68 of the 92 school districts in southeast Wisconsin are exceeding or significantly exceeding expectations on new state report cards, there are large achievement gaps across the region for low-income students and students of color.

Some of the most important work being done in Milwaukee. Miwaukee’s own Public Policy Forum. They don’t position themselves to be loved for being ‘cool’. They don’t seek to be ‘seen’ at public events. Their topics are not ‘sexy’ but they are essential to our city growing with integrity.

Gary Witt Executive Director Pabst Theater Group Senior Researcher Joe Yeado presented the key findings from the Forum’s report A 2014 Forum report laid the groundwork for Cre8MKE, a collaboration —Help Wanted—and outlined potential threats to Metro Milwaukee’s teacher of various stakeholders working to ensure equitable access to high-quality arts workforce at our May 2016 Viewpoint Luncheon. education for Milwaukee youth. Forum researcher Anne Chapman is pictured here with members of Cre8MKE’s research and strategic planning teams. Photo Credit: April Heding

in the news: in the news: New Report Says Child Care Study: Metro Milwaukee could face Improving In Milwaukee County teacher shortage

J. Carlisle Larsen, Ben Stanley, Producer reporter

“In 2010, Wisconsin established the YoungStar program “Data examined in the study revealed the metro in order to create benchmarks for child care providers in Milwaukee region has a shrinking supply of new teachers the state. A new report finds that the program has had to replace existing teachers reaching retirement age, success in Milwaukee County.” which account for nearly half of all teachers who leave. economic development

Locally Sourced Milwaukee’s residents preference program and best practices for targeted hiring This report finds that the City of Milwaukee’s Residents Preference Program is largely meeting its goal of employing Milwaukee residents on construction projects backed by City tax dollars. However, we recommend several policy and program changes to ensure that the program is aligned with the Milwaukee area’s larger workforce development system and is opening doors to long-term career opportunities.

In 2016, Joe Peterangelo and Rob Henken presented our research on barriers Senior Researcher Joe Peterangelo participated in a UWM event on the potential to employment at several economic development events organized by the Federal for bus rapid transit (BRT) services in metro Milwaukee. Reserve Bank of Chicago.

in the news: in the news: Study: Too few city workers find New Bus Rapid Transit Could Find A career paths in construction Home In Milwaukee

Paul Gores, J. Carlisle Larsen, reporter Producer

“The Public Policy Forum’s report looked at whether “According to Peterangelo, when the county was looking the city has the right policies in place to convert the to the budgets of other cities that have built Bus Rapid building surge into permanent job opportunities for low- Transit systems, it generally costs between $5 million to income Milwaukeeans.” $10 million per mile.” local government finance

Making Ends Meet City of Milwaukee’s Fiscal Condition This report finds that the City of Milwaukee’s financial outlook is much improved from the depths of the recent economic recession, but fundamental fiscal change will be needed if City leaders wish to make and sustain new investments in additional police officers or community development.

Get Connected An analysis of public safety 911 call taking, dispatch, and command center services in Milwaukee Our analysis shows there are some immediate steps that should be considered to improve data integration among all municipal dispatch centers in Milwaukee County and the County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and that consolidation of one or more municipal dispatch operations in a new OEM facility ultimately may make sense.

Property Values and Taxes in Southeast Wisconsin 2016 Our annual report on property values and taxes finds that gross property tax collections in southeast Wisconsin increased by 1.8% in 2016, while the aggregate tax rate declined for the second consecutive year. Meanwhile, property values in the region increased by 3.2%.

A Fork in the Road? The outlook for transportation infrastructure in the city and county of Milwaukee The first in a multi-part series of reports on local infrastructure finds thatlocal streets, highways, bridges, and buses owned by the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County have substantial investment needs, and that those needs will be more difficult to meet as both governments strive to limit their annual borrowing. Budget Brief: Proposed Milwaukee Public Schools Budget 2017 Our annual review of the Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent’s proposed budget finds that the district is able to invest in several strategic priorities, even though it continues to struggle with its perennial challenges of flat state aids and frozen per-pupil revenue limits.

Budget Brief: Milwaukee County 2017 Executive Budget Our analysis of the Milwaukee County Executive’s recommended budget analyzes the need for a proposed $60 vehicle registration fee and examines the conditions that created the County’s 2017 budget challenges.

Budget Brief: 2017 Proposed City of Milwaukee Budget Our analysis of the City of Milwaukee proposed budget finds the City faces familiar challenges in 2017, including flat intergovernmental revenues and growing public safety expenditure needs. Nevertheless, the proposed budget is able to maintain service levels and make reasonable demands on taxpayers, though long-term challenges continue to grow.

We thank you for the critical research, analysis, and awareness building you provide the community on such pressing issues. Raquel Filmanowicz Director, U.S. Community Affairs BMO Harris Bank TMJ4 reporter Julia Fello and Forum President Rob Henken discuss the Forum’s Forum researchers appear regularly on TV and radio news to discuss research research on Milwaukee County-owned parks and cultural facilities, which shed findings and provide objective analysis. Here, fiscal researcher Ben Juarez is light on the need for millions of dollars of infrastructure repairs. interviewed by Telemundo Wisconsin.

in the news: in the news: Report details pending crisis New study shows consolidating 911 in Milwaukee transportation call centers in Milwaukee County may infrastructure improve efficiency

Kent Wainscott, A.J. Bayatpour, Reporter REPORTER

“ A new transportation study out Tuesday shows 56 “ In the future, Milwaukee County could have fewer 911 percent of streets are in poor or fair condition. Most of call centers within its borders and that could be a good the streets and bridges are fine, for now, but maybe not thing. A new study is out and it details how dispatch for long.” operations could be improved.” other research

Marijuana in Milwaukee Arrest trends and implications This report finds that arrests of individuals in the City of Milwaukee on charges of possessing small amounts of marijuana (with no simultaneous violation) declined by 53% from 2012 to 2015. In addition, a new protocol developed by police and prosecutors should limit criminal prosecution of low-level marijuana offenders in the future.

Developing a Vision Analysis of cultural planning in six peer regions and recommendations for Greater Milwaukee Our national scan identifies about 20 comparable metro areas that have recently completed a cultural planning process. From that list, we analyze the plans of six communities and make several recommendations for Metro Milwaukee civic leaders interested in developing a cultural plan.

An Apple a Day How obesity impacts Milwaukee and an analysis of prevention strategies from other cities This report shows that obesity is a serious and substantive public health challenge in the City of Milwaukee. To address this challenge, we recommend a stepped-up and collaborative effort between the City’s Health Department, nonprofit organizations, and private philanthropy.

Mentoring in Milwaukee Developing a regional mentoring network This report is the product of a strategic planning effort we facilitated with Milwaukee Public Schools, the City of Milwaukee, and other key stakeholders aimed at building capacity for youth mentoring in the Milwaukee area through the formation of a new regional mentoring network. We describe the new strategic direction determined by the stakeholders group and highlight insights gleaned from our national research. Back on Track The state of the nonprofit sector in Metro Milwaukee Our survey of Metro Milwaukee nonprofit leaders finds that, by and large, the nonprofit sector has bounced back from the destabilizing effects of theGreat Recession and is optimistic about future trends in organizational growth, charitable giving, and demand for services. The extent of this optimism varies by size and subsector, however.

Breaking New Ground? Analyzing the potential for a public-private forensic science center in southeast Wisconsin This research explores the potential benefits and challenges of building a center of forensic and educational excellence in southeast Wisconsin, which could include the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, and other partners.

in the news: Arrests down, disparities remain in enforcing local marijuana laws, report finds

EDGAR MENDEZ

“ Small-scale marijuana possession arrests in Milwaukee are decreasing, but racial and socio-economic disparities Forum staff discuss marijuana arrest trends and implications cited in the still exist in the enforcement of marijuana laws, according Forum’s report on marijuana policy in Milwaukee. to a recently released report by the Public Policy Forum.” Photo credit: Edgar Mendez governmental research association

The Public Policy Forum’s three-part Milwaukee Educator series received the “Most Distinguished Research” award for a regional issue at the Governmental Research Association’s (GRA) annual policy conference. The series provided an unprecedented view of the teacher and school leader workforce in Greater Milwaukee.

The GRA was founded in 1914 as the national organization of individuals involved in government research. GRA’s annual awards competition is conducted The Forum’s contingent to the 2016 GRA to “recognize exceptional research on state and local governmental issues conference in Pittsburgh show off the award for performed by staff members of governmental research agencies.” Forum Most Distinguished Research. President Rob Henken completed a two-year term as GRA President in 2016. fellowships

Norman N. Gill Fellowship The Fellowship is awarded annually to a local graduate student whose research is directly relevant to key policy issues confronting local government bodies and agencies in southeast Wisconsin. The Gill Fellow works under the tutelage of Forum staff and his/her work is published as a regular Forum research product.

Public Policy Reporting Fellowship The Public Policy Reporting fellowship is made possible by a generous grant from the Argosy Foundation and is a collaborative effort between the Forum, the Local government stories written by the Forum’s Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University, and the Milwaukee Public Policy Reporting Fellow are regularly Neighborhood News Service (NNS). The Fellowship is awarded annually to published on the NNS website. a Diederich College graduate student who produces content for NNS with guidance from Forum staff. MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JUSTICE COUNCIL The Milwaukee Community Justice Council (CJC) is comprised of Milwaukee- area criminal justice agencies and local governments who meet regularly to coordinate justice system activities, resolve problems, and enhance system performance. The Forum has supported the CJC since 2008 in light of our belief that it is one of the most important examples of intergovernmental cooperation in our region. Initially, that support consisted primarily of research, technical assistance, and strategic planning facilitation. Since 2010, we also have housed the CJC’s director position, though the position reports to the Council’s Executive The Forum supports the CJC by housing its Committee. Beginning in mid-2017, we will house a second position for the CJC director and providing research support when that is linked to its Safety and Justice Challenge grant from the John D. and requested. Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. annual meeting

The Forum’s 102nd Annual Meeting on January 13, 2016 at the Wisconsin Club was attended by more than 150 Forum members and friends. The Forum elected four new Trustees to the organization’s 60-member board and reelected 16 Trustees to new terms. Andy Schiesl of Gardner Denver was elected to serve a third year as Board Chair. The Forum uses the Annual Meeting to review the organization’s finances and share with members its research agenda for the year. The meeting’s program also included a panel of regional leaders who discussed local government service sharing and consolidation and whether our region may see more of it in the years ahead. Panelists: County Executive Paul Farrow, Waukesha County; Chief Robert Whitaker, North Shore Fire Department; Mayor Stephen Scaffidi, City of Oak Creek; Moderator: Ernst-Ulrich Franzen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

policy in a pub

The Forum hosts Policy in a Pub events where attendees can hear about latest research, enjoy great policy discussion, and connect with other Forum members in a casual atmosphere. At our fall pub event, we provided a sneak preview of our report on local transportation infrastructure—A Fork in the Road?—which assesses the condition of City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County bridges, streets, and buses. Milwaukee County Executive Debate

In February, the Forum hosted a debate between incumbent County Executive Chris Abele and his challenger in the April election, Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson. The candidates responded to questions on critical issues facing County government, including the County’s financial condition, mass transit funding, and the capital needs of County-owned parks and cultural institutions.

City of Milwaukee Mayoral Debate

In March, the Forum hosted a debate between incumbent Mayor Tom Barrett and his challenger in the April election, Alderman Bob Donovan. The candidates discussed City finances and gave their views on issues ranging from economic and workforce development to public safety to the Milwaukee Streetcar. viewpoint luncheons

Is Metro Milwaukee Running Out of Teachers? | May 2016 A panel of education stakeholders reacted to a presentation by Forum Senior Researcher Joe Yeado on potential threats to Metro Milwaukee’s teacher workforce. Panelists: Dan Chanen, Chief Human Capital Officer, Milwaukee Public Schools Dr. Patricia Greco, Superintendent, School District of Menomonee Falls John Peacock, mathematics teacher, Ronald Wilson Reagan College Preparatory High School Dr. Freda Russell, Dean, College of Education & Leadership, Cardinal Stritch University Moderator: Joe Yeado, Public Policy Forum

The State-Local Government Relationship in Wisconsin | December 2016 Following a presentation on state-local relations by Forum President Rob Henken, a bipartisan panel of state and local elected officials explored the state-local government relationship and its impact on municipal and county budgets. Panelists: David Bowen, Wisconsin State Assembly and former Milwaukee County Supervisor Dan Devine, Mayor, City of West Allis and Chairman, Wisconsin League of Municipalities Paul Farrow, Waukesha County Executive and former Wisconsin State Senator and Assemblyman Dale Kooyenga, Wisconsin State Assembly and Vice-Chair, Joint Finance Committee Moderator: Jason Stein, State Capitol Reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel salute to local government

The Salute to Local Government is one of the few events in our region that highlights the value of public sector performance and the benefits that public sector innovation and excellence bring to taxpayers and our community as a whole. This event reflects the Forum’s strong belief that good government is worth celebrating, and that there are many examples of ingenuity and outstanding performance in local governments and school districts that need to be recognized.

leader of the future Sarah Zàrate Staff Assistant to the Council President City of Milwaukee

James r. ryan lifetime achievement award Kathleen Cooke Superintendent Hamilton School District

norman n. gill award for individual excellence Dave Misky Assistant Executive Director-Secretary Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee Innovative Approach to Problem Solving Data-Driven Management or Decision-Making City of Milwaukee, Northside Housing Initiative & Intergovernmental Cooperation Waukesha and Jefferson Counties, Bridges Library System

Public-Private Cooperation Public-Private Cooperation City of Franklin, Kayla’s Krew City of Milwaukee and a variety of public and private sector partners, MKE Plays night of nonpartisanship

October 6, 2016 | Discovery World In the midst of a vitriolic election season, the Public Policy Forum hosted legendary journalist Bob Woodward for a “Night of Nonpartisanship.” More than 400 Forum members and supporters attended the inaugural Night of Nonpartisanship event that showcased the principles of objectivity and civility upon which the Public Policy Forum is based. Woodward discussed the modern American presidency and the 2016 presidential election. We plan to host a Night of Nonpartisanship event every other year—stay tuned for the next one in the fall of 2018!

Former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editor Betsy Brenner shares a laugh The dinner attracted six premier sponsors, six event sponsors, and 18 table with Bob Woodward. Brenner interviewed Woodward following his speech at sponsors as well as more than 100 individual ticket buyers. The net profit of the event. $61,000 will be used to support the Forum’s research in 2017 and 2018.

in the news: in the news: Bob Woodward reflects on Bob Woodward: This Is A Presidential presidential race Election ‘Written In Acid’

Bill Glauber, Rachel Morello, Reporter Reporter

“ When the Public Policy Forum was looking to book “ Woodward shared his knowledge about the nation’s top a speaker for Thursday’s sold-out “A Night of Non- leader and the current U.S. election during a keynote partisanship” event at Discovery World, the perfect speech in Milwaukee last week.” candidate appeared.” Bob Woodward regaled the audience with his thoughts on the 2016 presidential Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was one of several prominent elected leaders election and stories from his time reporting on the Watergate scandal while at who attended the dinner. The Washington Post.

As the dinner got underway, President Rob Henken briefly discussed the Forum’s Forum staff poses for a picture at the Harbor House with Bob Woodward before recent research accomplishments and the importance of nonpartisan policy the main event. research in today’s polarized political environment. Finances

The Forum had a strong year financially in 2016. Unaudited Income Sources results show that we turned an operating deficit projected at *Unaudited nearly $30,000 at the start of the year into a $7,500 surplus by year end (the deficit was anticipated as an investment in 3% strategic plan implementation). Proceeds from the successful Individual Night of Nonpartisanship, which produced about $60,000 in 6% Contributions net income, were not used in 2016 and will be allocated to the Endowment 2017 and 2018 budgets. Distribution 2% Sponsors Operating revenue totaled about $904,000, a 10% increase over the 2015 total. Operating expenditures totaled about 12% $896,000, an 8% increase from 2015. The budget is overseen Events 28% by the Forum’s Finance and Executive Committees, which Grants receive frequent and periodic reports. In 2016, 50% of the Forum’s operating revenue came from grants and contracts from local foundations, nonprofits, and governments, which support specific research projects or areas of research. Just over a quarter of its revenue comes from membership dues, which support discretionary research projects and activities deemed important by the staff and 23% Trustees. The Forum also continued an individual giving Contracts campaign called the Chairman’s Club. Contributions from 27% that campaign and our general year-end appeal added to our Membership discretionary funding budget. Event revenue was another important funding source in 2016.

chairman’s club members Jim Barry Mike Harrigan Barry McNulty Dan Potter Grady Crosby Art Harrington Dave Meissner Steve Radke Daniel & Susan Hatch Linda Mellows Leigh Riley Marie-Anne Ewig Kris Hinrichs Elizabeth Meyer Andy Schiesl Moira Fitzegerald David & Jim Miller Roger Schroeder Veronica Gunn Madeline Lubar Russ Pederson Roger Smith Bill Haberman Doug MacNeil Sushil Pillai Brad Viegut staff

Robert Therese Jeffrey Joe Joe Anne Ben Sue Henken Schneider Schmidt Peterangelo Yeado Chapman Juarez Moeser President Director of Data & Tech Senior Senior Senior Researcher Researcher Operations Director Researcher Researcher Researcher Not pictured: Mandy Potapenko, Director, Milwaukee Community Justice Council; Chris Spahr, 2015-2016 Norman N. Gill Fellow; Chris Hillard, 2016-2017 Norman N. Gill Fellow; Naomi Waxman, Public Policy Reporting Fellow Photo credits: Landre Photography Report Design Credits: Ragusin Design

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