WPHA’s advocacy efforts are framed by the WPHA Board of Directors, and acted on monthly by the Public Affairs Committee. The Public Affairs Committee is a partnership with the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB). The two organizations jointly support a lobbyist.

This portion of the website includes resources and information that guide the organization, and could also guide local members. Highlights include:

• Advocacy 101 Webinar - Listen in for tips and tricks on advocacy work, meeting with your legislator, and making an ask.

• Advocacy DO's and DON'T's - There are many things we should do when reaching out to our local, state and national leaders. Also, what we shouldn't. View this fact sheet for some additional recommendations.

• Legislative tools – Members can download a pocket directory of legislators, find out who their legislator is, and learn more about advocacy.

• Resolutions – WPHA has a long history of resolutions that outline some of its fundamental positions. A list of recent resolutions is online; older resolutions are available by request.

• Member input forms – WPHA members can request that the Public Affairs Committee take specific action on a policy, plan, proposal, or piece of legislation.

The Public Affairs Committee promotes health policy development by recommending action and educating members and public officials about legislative issues.

2017 Committee Chair
Sue Kunferman
715.421.8911 
skunferman@co.wood.wi.us

WPHA Joint PA members
Sue Kunferman (Co-Chair) - Wood County Health Department
Kristen Grimes – Children’s Health Alliance of WI
Maureen Busalacchi -- Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Jan Klawitter - WI State Lab of Hygiene
Darren Rausch -- Greenfield Health Department
Geof Swain -- City of Milwaukee Health Department and UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Anna Carpenter - Winnebago County Health Department

WALHDAB Joint PA members
Linda Conlon (Co-Chair) – Oneida County Health Department
Sally Nusslock – West Allis Health Department
Elizabeth Giese – Eau Claire City-County Health Department 
Mary Dorn - Outagamie County Public Health Division
Elizabeth Spencer - Board of Health (Eau Claire City-County)
Jim Stecker – Board of Health (Calumet County)
Mark Edgar - Public Health Madison & Dane County

View the WPHA-WALHDAB Joint PA Committee Meeting Notes here.