Methods

Essential information for this report was obtained from discussions with DNR and DOJ staff, and the examination of files pertaining to the case.  These files included letters, board minutes, and e-mail messages.  Campaign contribution records for Rep. John Gard from the State Elections Board were also analyzed.
 

References

1.  State of Wisconsin v. Brown County Board of Adjustment, State of Wisconsin Circuit Court Branch 2, Case No. 97-CV-768, 1998.

2.  Russo, Michael.  May 16, 1997.  Letter to the Brown County Board of Adjustment.  WDNR.  1p.

3.  WDNR File:  "Harry Case-Brown County."  1998.

4.  Meyer, George.  January 20, 1998.  E-mail to selected DNR staff: "Subject: Harry Shoreland Variance on Green Bay."  WDNR.  1p.

5.  Gard, John.  January 28, 1998.  Letter to Secretary Meyer.  WDNR.  2pp.

6.  Meyer, George.  March 19, 1998.  Letter to James Doyle, Attorney General of Wisconsin:  "Subject:  Brown County Shoreland Zoning Case -- John and Ann Harry."  WDNR.  2pp.

7.  State Elections Board.  Contributions to Representative John Gard's campaign.  1995-98.

8. WDNR.  July 8, 1998. "Floodplain, Shoreland, Wetland Hearing Requests and Referrals."   9pp.

9. WDNR Internet Homepage:  www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/fhp/fish/shore/title.htm

10. Wis. Supreme Court Internet Homepage: www.courts.state.wi.us/html/sc/96/96-1235.htm