American Planning Association - Wisconsin Chapter
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Matters affecting municipal and regional planning.
Lobbying Interests:
Municipal and regional planning legislation; physical, environmental, and health improvements; energy generation; sustainability methods
CEO Name:
Gary Peterson
                            
                            Matters affecting municipal and regional planning.
Lobbying Interests:
Municipal and regional planning legislation; physical, environmental, and health improvements; energy generation; sustainability methods
CEO Name:
Gary Peterson
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Gary Peterson
210 Marinette Trail
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 231-1199
plannergary@sustainablegary.com
http://www.wisconsinplanners.org
                                        
                                    210 Marinette Trail
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 231-1199
plannergary@sustainablegary.com
http://www.wisconsinplanners.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 7
Relating to: civil actions and zoning conditions related to noise that are applicable to bird hunting preserves.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/25/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This is not what APA-WI would classify as a Planning issue.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: civil actions and zoning conditions related to noise that are applicable to bird hunting preserves.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date6/25/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This is not what APA-WI would classify as a Planning issue.
                                                                Assembly Bill 122
Relating to: changing the elements that must be included in a county development plan. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/29/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
I am sending information to my Chapter members. I am seeking all bills related to Planning and Zoning. Also SBs 138,141,139. 142 and AB 7. We have no for or against on any of these.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: changing the elements that must be included in a county development plan. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date5/29/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
I am sending information to my Chapter members. I am seeking all bills related to Planning and Zoning. Also SBs 138,141,139. 142 and AB 7. We have no for or against on any of these.
                                                                Assembly Bill 410
Relating to: nonconforming uses and manufactured home communities.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 347
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: nonconforming uses and manufactured home communities.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 347
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 411
Relating to: limitation of a property owner's liability when lands are used for noncommercial aviation.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: limitation of a property owner's liability when lands are used for noncommercial aviation.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 415
Relating to: changing the method by which a municipality may collect the costs of razing a building from a property owner. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 87
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: changing the method by which a municipality may collect the costs of razing a building from a property owner. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 87
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 416
Relating to: the sharing of tax increments. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the sharing of tax increments. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 494
Relating to: the waiver of fees imposed on waste disposed of at a solid or hazardous waste disposal facility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 333
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the waiver of fees imposed on waste disposed of at a solid or hazardous waste disposal facility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 333
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 112
Relating to: changing the elements that must be included in a county development plan. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: changing the elements that must be included in a county development plan. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 138
Relating to: notice requirements for zoning actions related to frac sand mining. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/25/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: notice requirements for zoning actions related to frac sand mining. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date6/25/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 183
Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 80
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 80
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 259
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
12/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
RTA's are a necessary tool needed to operate Metropolitian Areas.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date12/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
RTA's are a necessary tool needed to operate Metropolitian Areas.
                                                                Senate Bill 302
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 338
Relating to: expanding the authority of towns to create tax incremental financing districts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 193
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: expanding the authority of towns to create tax incremental financing districts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 193
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 390
Relating to: expanding the requirement of county board approval of a town amendment of its zoning ordinances. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
APA-WI would change its position to suppot if the language Line 3 "subject to par. B" was deleted.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: expanding the requirement of county board approval of a town amendment of its zoning ordinances. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
APA-WI would change its position to suppot if the language Line 3 "subject to par. B" was deleted.
                                                                Senate Bill 394
Relating to: professional land surveyors; the practice of professional land surveying; surveying land abutting navigable waters; various changes regarding platting, surveying, and certified survey maps; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/6/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Towns, Villages and Cities should be able to maintain their own control.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: professional land surveyors; the practice of professional land surveying; surveying land abutting navigable waters; various changes regarding platting, surveying, and certified survey maps; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date3/6/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Towns, Villages and Cities should be able to maintain their own control.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $1,396.00 | 2013 July - December $913.00 | 2014 January - June $124.50 | 2014 July - December $0.00 | Total $2,433.50 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 0.00 | 2013 July - December 0.00 | 2014 January - June 2.00 | 2014 July - December 1.00 | Total 3.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 17.45 | 2013 July - December 22.00 | 2014 January - June 1.00 | 2014 July - December 0.00 | Total 40.45 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: civil actions and zoning conditions related to noise that are applicable to bird hunting preserves. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December 100% | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: changing the elements that must be included in a county development plan. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 20% | 2013 July - December 20% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 16% | 
                                                             Relating to: notice requirements for zoning actions related to frac sand mining. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 20% | 2013 July - December 5% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 9% | 
                                                             Relating to: nonconforming uses and manufactured home communities. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 5% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to:  limitation of a property owner's liability when lands are used for noncommercial aviation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 5% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: changing the method by which a municipality may collect the costs of razing a building from a property owner. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 5% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: the waiver of fees imposed on waste disposed of at a solid or hazardous waste disposal facility. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 5% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 5% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 5% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: expanding the authority of towns to create tax incremental financing districts. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 5% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: the sharing of tax increments. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 10% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: changing the elements that must be included in a county development plan. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 10% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 10% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: expanding the requirement of county board approval of a town amendment of its zoning ordinances. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 10% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 5% | 
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
No topics found.
                            Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication