Stay Informed With A Meeting Portal Account In Wauwatosa

Press release from the City of Wauwatosa:

April 19, 2021

Wauwatosa is committed to making its public meetings and committees accessible to all citizens and interested parties. The Meeting Portal provides a convenient place to learn about upcoming meetings, virtual or in-person, see what topics are on the agendas, and review minutes and videos of past meetings. Creating a free account is a way to stay informed and receive notifications about the topics that are most important to you.

How do I create an account?

Creating an account is convenient and easy. You can find the Meeting Portal under the ‘Government’ tab on the City of Wauwatosa website, or by bookmarking this link for even quicker access. In the upper-right corner of the page, next to the search box, you will see an option to Register. Simply fill in a username of your choice, a secure password, your e-mail address and name, and agree to the terms and conditions. Once you’ve filled out this brief form and click on ‘Create Account’ you’re all set.

How do I see what’s coming up?

The Meeting Portal displays a list of upcoming meetings. Clicking on a meeting will provide all of the available details, including the time and place where it will be held. Once the agenda for the meeting has been published, it will also be available to view on this page. Missed a meeting that you were interested in? If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you can see recent meetings. Some of the meetings have video recordings available. You can review meetings from further in the past, including those from prior years, by clicking on ‘See more…’ at the bottom of the page, or via the ‘Meetings’ link near the top.

How can I set up e-mail notifications?

To enable notifications, sign in with your account, then navigate to the upper-right corner of the page. Next to the search box, you should see ‘Welcome’ along with your name. Click on your name and you will see your profile, along with a list of boards and committees that use the meeting portal. Simply check the boxes next to the ones you’d like to receive and click the button to ‘Update Account’ once you’ve made your selections. The next time an agenda or minutes are published for those meetings, you’ll automatically receive an e-mail letting you know that they are available.

What else can I do with a Meeting Portal account?

One of the quickest ways to find exactly what you are looking for is using the Search box. You can search by the name of the meeting, or even by specific key words or terms. The search function includes the agendas and minutes, so it is a great tool for looking in-depth for information on the topics you are most interested in. You can even filter your results by date, or use the advanced options to narrow in on exactly what you are looking for. Having an account also allows you to access the Boards+ link at the top of the page, which shows you the details for each board or committee. From here, you can see what each one does, who is on them, and when they typically meet.

Registering your account for the Meeting Portal provides even more ways to stay engaged with your community. By signing up for notifications, you’ll always know when the topics most important to you are being discussed so that you can be a part of the conversation.

This press release was produced by the City of Wauwatosa. The views expressed here are the author’s own.