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Housing Presentations

In spring of 2025 a number of housing related speakers have come to give presentations to the Common Council. Below are these presentations that highlight the need for housing and what local agencies are doing about the housing need in Whitewater. 

Deb Reinbold, the executive director of Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium, spoke about the housing needs in Jefferson County. You can find Deb's presentation here. If you prefer to watch the presentation, you can do so here. 

Derek D'Auria, the executive director of Walworth County Economic Development Association, spoke about the housing needs in Walworth County. You can find Derek's presentation here. If you prefer to watch the presentation, you can do so here.

Kurt Paulsen, a Professor at UW- Madison, spoke about the cost of construction in Whitewater, cost of housing in Whitewater and the high demand for housing in Whitewater. You can find Professor Paulsen's presentation here. If you prefer to watch the presentation, you can do se here.

Brian Doudna, Executive Director of Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation, spoke about building a public/private housing partnership that includes significant investment from six locally based, family-owned companies and managing the development process internally. This partnership supports the Live Work Housing Program, with a goal of providing  adequate workforce housing for long- term growth in Sheboygan County. You can find the presentation here . If you prefer to watch the presentation, you can do so here.

 Josh Shoemann, Washington County Executive, spoke about how the Next Generation Housing Initiative addresses not only the housing gap in Washington County, but also contributes to workforce retention, building community, and providing opportunities for the next generation. You can find the presentation here . If you prefer to watch the presentation, you can do so here.