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

Contact
CM
Charles Mitchell
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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 42
Assembly Bill 42
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

For
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.
Assembly Bill 407
Assembly Bill 407
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
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
Assembly Bill 426
Assembly Bill 426
relating to: determining the value of billboards for personal property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
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
Assembly Bill 465
Assembly Bill 465
relating to: attractions displayed on highway specific information signs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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
Assembly Bill 504
Assembly Bill 504
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 15
Senate Bill 15
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 204
Senate Bill 204
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
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
Senate Bill 220
Senate Bill 220
relating to: determining the value of billboards for personal property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
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

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Regulation of placement of wind turbines
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

Authority for the Natural Resources Board to appoint the secretary of the DNR
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

Limits on erecting new billboards visible from state highways
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

Limiting construction of billboards visible from highways in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

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"

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.

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

Other Matters
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
Total 10%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures