Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Scenic conservation. Preservation of scenery and character of towns
Lobbying Interests:
Management of shorelands with regard to placement of structures and maintenance of natural vegetation. Appearance of landscape and countryside, especially as viewed from roads and highways.
Title:
Executive Director
                            
                            Scenic conservation. Preservation of scenery and character of towns
Lobbying Interests:
Management of shorelands with regard to placement of structures and maintenance of natural vegetation. Appearance of landscape and countryside, especially as viewed from roads and highways.
Title:
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Charles Mitchell
7525 Oakhill Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 258-8604
chuck@scenicwisconsin.org
www.scenicwi.org
                                        
                                    7525 Oakhill Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 258-8604
chuck@scenicwisconsin.org
www.scenicwi.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 42
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/24/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date8/24/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Assembly Bill 407
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
CSW opposes this attempt to gut the Highway Beautification Act of 1965. This proposal guarantees that every existing billboard will remain up virtually forever. If passed it could place FHWA funding for Wisconsin in jeopardy.
www.scenicwisconsin.org
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date8/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
CSW opposes this attempt to gut the Highway Beautification Act of 1965. This proposal guarantees that every existing billboard will remain up virtually forever. If passed it could place FHWA funding for Wisconsin in jeopardy.
www.scenicwisconsin.org
                                                                Assembly Bill 426
relating to: determining the value of billboards for personal property tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Why the cost method for taxation but the value method for reimbursement? What other types of personal property receives such a special tax break? Why not pay the fair share for using the public viewshed?
www.scenicwisconsin.org
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: determining the value of billboards for personal property tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date8/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Why the cost method for taxation but the value method for reimbursement? What other types of personal property receives such a special tax break? Why not pay the fair share for using the public viewshed?
www.scenicwisconsin.org
                                                                Assembly Bill 465
relating to: attractions displayed on highway specific information signs.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support the use of informational signs in lieu of more billboards because they are less obtrusive and more effective.
www.scenicwisconsin.org
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: attractions displayed on highway specific information signs.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date8/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support the use of informational signs in lieu of more billboards because they are less obtrusive and more effective.
www.scenicwisconsin.org
                                                                Assembly Bill 504
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/10/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
It is important to de-politicize the appointment of the Secretay of the DNR.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/10/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
It is important to de-politicize the appointment of the Secretay of the DNR.
                                                                Senate Bill 15
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/28/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date8/28/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Senate Bill 204
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
CSW opposes this attempt to gut the Highway Beautification Act of 1965. This proposal guarantees that every existing billboard will remain up virtually forever. If passed it could place FHWA funding for Wisconsin in jeopardy.
www.scenicwisconsin.org
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date8/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
CSW opposes this attempt to gut the Highway Beautification Act of 1965. This proposal guarantees that every existing billboard will remain up virtually forever. If passed it could place FHWA funding for Wisconsin in jeopardy.
www.scenicwisconsin.org
                                                                Senate Bill 220
relating to: determining the value of billboards for personal property tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Why the cost method for taxation but the value method for reimbursement? What other types of personal property receives such a special tax break? Why not pay the fair share for using the public viewshed?
www.scenicwisconsin.org
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: determining the value of billboards for personal property tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date8/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Why the cost method for taxation but the value method for reimbursement? What other types of personal property receives such a special tax break? Why not pay the fair share for using the public viewshed?
www.scenicwisconsin.org
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of placement of wind turbines
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Regulation of placement of wind turbines
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/25/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/25/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Authority for the Natural Resources Board to appoint the secretary of the DNR
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Authority for the Natural Resources Board to appoint the secretary of the DNR
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/24/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/24/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Limits on erecting new billboards visible from state highways
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Limits on erecting new billboards visible from state highways
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Limiting construction of billboards visible from highways in Wisconsin
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Limiting construction of billboards visible from highways in Wisconsin
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/8/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/8/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                regarding non-conforming signs visible from highways, vegetation in front of signs visible from the highways, management of "directional signs"
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
regarding non-conforming signs visible from highways, vegetation in front of signs visible from the highways, management of "directional signs"
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        regarding non-conforming signs visible from highways, vegetation in front of signs visible from the highways, management of "directional signs"
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2008 January - June $233.50 | 2008 July - December $0.00 | Total $233.50 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2008 January - June 0.00 | 2008 July - December 0.00 | Total 0.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2008 January - June 7.00 | 2008 July - December 4.00 | Total 11.00 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: determining the value of billboards for personal property tax purposes. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June 35% | 2008 July - December | Total 18% | 
                                                             relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June 50% | 2008 July - December | Total 36% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
                            Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December 100% | Total 36% | 
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
                            Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication