Envision Greater Fond du Lac launches Public Office Preparation Program

Envision Greater Fond du Lac launched the Public Office Preparation 101 (POP101) program in 2023. The 2024 cohort will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and Wednesday, October 9, 2024, both sessions are 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Registrants are required to attend both sessions.

POP101 engages community members in local nonpartisan political processes by providing essential information and skills needed for success in public office. Participants will explore basic competencies, including how to navigate the paperwork process; fundraising and spending; campaigning; and building public persona.

POP101 is two evening sessions and features former state representatives and other experienced presenters on topics relevant to running for office in Fond du Lac County. The program extends upon the curriculum of Leadership Fond du Lac County, which explores boardsmanship and how to run for local office within its curriculum. Completion of Leadership Fond du Lac County is not a requirement for attendance in POP101.

“Having business-friendly policy makers is a priority for us as a chamber of commerce and economic development organization,” Sadie Howell, President/CEO, Envision Greater Fond du Lac, said. “The Public Office Preparation program provides the tools necessary to help candidates take a step toward starting a campaign in Fond du Lac County, whether it’s for a city or town council position or school board.”

Participants in POP101 will learn about best practices in building a public persona; putting a campaign team together and developing a campaign platform; finding out more about the paperwork and process requirements of Fond du Lac County; developing campaign fundraising and spending strategies; gain perspective on what happens once being elected to public office; and more.

Registration is open for the 2024 program and can be found on the Envision Greater Fond du Lac website, under the events tab. Further information about Envision’s Advocacy Committee and How to Run for Local Office can also be found on the Envision Greater Fond du Lac website.

To learn more about Envision Greater Fond du Lac, please visit envisiongreaterfdl.com