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UPDATE AS OF MARCH 6, 2020: The Congressional City Conference continues to be proceeding as planned. The partnership between local, state and federal administration officials is critical to public health– and we will leverage our annual legislative conference to ensure that coordination is front and center during the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). We are actively monitoring the situation and implementing illness prevention measures onsite so that we can best protect the health and safety of our conference attendees. Safe travels and we look forward to seeing you!
Friday, March 6, 2020
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Monday, March 9, 2020
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Friday, March 6, 2020
5:00 pm
NLC University Information Desk
DATE: Friday, March 6, 2020 | TIME: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: General, NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Executive Corridor
Registration & Ask NLC Open
DATE: Friday, March 6, 2020 | TIME: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Convention Registration
Saturday, March 7, 2020
7:30 am
8:30 am
NLC University Information Desk
DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 | TIME: 8:30am - 4:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Executive Corridor
9:00 am
Are Your Communities Ready? Emergency Management for Elected Officials
DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 | TIME: 9:00am - 10:30am
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia A
Trainers
Curtis Brown Co-Founder - I-DIEM (Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management)- Matt Herlocker Emergency Manager & Associate Managing Director - Witt O'Brien's
Leading Together Boot Camp: Difficult Conversations – How to Recognize Them and How to Have Them
DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 | TIME: 9:00am - 10:15am
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia Suites B & C
Trainers
- James Hunt Advisor (Former NLC President - Amazing Cities
- Mike Condruff President & CEO - The Elim Group
REAL Action 101: Understanding Racial Equity in Local Government
DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 | TIME: 9:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Maryland Suite A, B & C
UrbanPlan for Elected Officials
DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 | TIME: 9:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Delaware Suite A
10:30 am
Leading Together Boot Camp: Conflict Resolution
DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 | TIME: 10:30am - 12:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia Suites B & C
Trainers
- James Hunt Advisor (Former NLC President - Amazing Cities
- Mike Condruff President & CEO - The Elim Group
1:00 pm
UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center & NLC University: Bridging Differences Fellowship (By Invitation Only)
DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 | TIME: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia A
Trainer
- Scott Shigeoka Fellow - UC Berkeley, Greater Good Science Center
Leading Together Boot Camp: Build an Effective Narrative to Ensure Your Community’s Voice is Heard on the Hill
DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 | TIME: 1:00pm - 2:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia Suites B & C
Speaker
- Lauren Sinclair Director, Marketing & Communications - NLC
1:45 pm
State League Steering Committee Meeting (By Invitation Only)
DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 | TIME: 1:45pm - 2:45pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Park Tower 8228
3:00 pm
Grants for Census Rapid Response + Historically Undercounted Communities
DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 | TIME: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia A
A Practical Retirement Approach for the Future of You and Your City
DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 | TIME: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia Suites B & C
Speaker
- Anita Yadavalli, PhD Program Director, City Fiscal Policy Research, Center for City Solutions - NLC
Sunday, March 8, 2020
7:30 am
Savings and Solutions Pavilion
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 7:30am - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Convention Registration
7:45 am
First Time Attendee Welcome Breakfast
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 7:45am - 8:45am
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Marriott Ballroom Salon 1
8:00 am
Corporate & Enterprise Partners Lounge
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 8:00am - 6:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Hoover
NLC Board of Directors’ Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 8:00am - 12:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall North & East
State Municipal League Staff Headquarters
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Park Tower 8226
8:30 am
NLC University Information Desk
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 8:30am - 4:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Executive Corridor
9:00 am
Emerging Solutions in Housing Eviction Policy (By Invitation Only)
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 9:00am - 2:15pm
TRACK: General, NLC University
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Delaware Suite B
Speakers
- Talya Lockman-Fine Stanford Legal Design Lab
- Olivia Rosenthal Stanford Legal Design Lab
NLC 101 – Maximize Benefits to Your Community
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 9:00am - 10:30am
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Wilson A and B; Washington Marriott Wardman Park
NLC Advisory Council Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 9:00am - 11:30am
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall South
From Policy Priorities to Practice: Stanford Design School – Emerging Solutions in Housing Eviction Policy
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 9:00am - 10:15am
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia A, B & C
Trainers
- Olivia Rosenthal Stanford Legal Design Lab
- Talya Lockman-Fine Stanford Legal Design Lab
Making Robert’s Rules Work for You
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 9:00am - 12:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Delaware Suite A
Trainer
- Ann Macfarlane Professional Parliamentarian - Jurassic Parliament
Leading Through Disruption: You Don’t Know What’s Coming but You Know You Need to be Ready for It
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 9:00am - 10:15am
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Maryland Suite A, B & C
Trainer
- Betsy Hodges Former Mayor - Minneapolis, Minnesota
10:30 am
Infrastructure Partner Roundtable
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 10:30am - 12:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 1
From Policy Priorities to Practice: False Precision: why 73% of the data you use to make decisions is misleading and misinterpreted…and how you can detect it and fight back.
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 10:30am - 12:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia A, B & C
Trainer
- Matt Applebaum Former Mayor - City of Boulder, CO
Leading Through Disruption: Preparing Yourself and Your Staff to be an Adaptable Leader Managing Change
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 10:30am - 12:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Maryland Suite A, B & C
Trainer
- Betsy Hodges Former Mayor - Minneapolis, Minnesota
11:30 am
12:00 pm
NLC Joint Committee Meeting on Homelessness (By Invitation Only)
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall South
1:00 pm
From Policy to Practice- Mobility 101: The Future of Sustainable Mobility is Shared: Cars, Curbs and Cities
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 1:00pm - 2:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia A, B & C
Trainer
- Sabrina Sussman Senior Manager, Public Partnerships & Policy - Zipcar
Leading Through Disruption: Office Hours Small Group Coaching With Betsy Hodges
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 1:00pm - 2:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Maryland Suite A, B & C
Trainer
- Betsy Hodges Former Mayor - Minneapolis, Minnesota
1:30 pm
Transportation & Infrastructure Services (TIS) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 1
Speakers
- Rebecca Higgins Senior Policy Advisor - Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- Beth Osborne Director - Transportation for America
- Aubrey Parsley Director of Rail Realignment - City of Wilmington, NC
- Laura Padgett Rail Realignment Project Advocate - City of Wilmington, NC
Public Safety & Crime Prevention (PSCP) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 3
Information, Technology, & Communications (ITC) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 4
Speaker
- Gilbert Resendez Broadband Program Specialist - BroadbandUSA, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Human Development (HD) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 3
Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 5
Speaker
- Sylvia Doyle Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison - Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
Community & Economic Development (CED) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 2
Energy, Environment & Natural Resources (EENR) Committee Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 6
Speakers
- Maureen Sullivan Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense - U.S. Department of Defense
- Will Callaway National Campaign Director - Earth Day Network
- Amy Turner Senior Fellow - Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
2:00 pm
State League Orientation for New League Directors
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Congressional Boardroom
Working with your Planning and Economic Development Staff
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Delaware Suite A
2:30 pm
From Policy Priorities to Practice: Leveraging data to optimize service delivery and overcome common operational challenges
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 2:30pm - 3:45pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia A, B & C
Trainer
- Oliver Wise Director, Socrata Data Academy - Tyler Technologies
Get Ready to Make Your Pitch on Capitol Hill––Deep Dive Training
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Maryland Suite A, B & C
Trainer
- Edward Belkin Principal - Belkin Strategic Communications
3:00 pm
Youth Delegate Opening Session & Orientation
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: Youth Delegate Program
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Roosevelt 1, 2 & 3
Speaker
- Dr. Michael Skirpan Executive Director, Community Forge and Special Faculty of Computing Ethics - Carnegie Mellon University
4:00 pm
National Black Caucus – Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) Policy Committee Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall South
From Policy Priorities to Practice: Creating a Workforce “System” to Increase Opportunity and Employment in Cities
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia A, B & C
Trainer
- Melinda Mack Executive Director - NYATEP
4:15 pm
Small Group Coaching For Your Capitol Hill Visit Pitch
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 4:15pm - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC University
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Maryland Suite A, B & C
Trainer
- Edward Belkin Principal - Belkin Strategic Communications
4:30 pm
Alabama League of Municipalities’ Delegation Caucus
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 2
5:00 pm
Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Membership Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 5:00pm - 6:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Delaware Suite B
Georgia Municipal Association Delegation Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 3
5:15 pm
Youth Delegate Dinner & Talent Show
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 5:15pm - 7:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: Youth Delegate Program
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Roosevelt 1, 2 & 3
6:00 pm
Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials (APAMO) Membership Meeting
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Coolidge
State League Executive Directors & Staff Networking Dinner
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Offsite
NLC University Awards Happy Hour
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Maryland Suite A, B & C
6:30 pm
Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Dinner (Ticketed Event)
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Delaware Suite A
7:00 pm
NLC Service Line Warranty Program Reception
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall West
7:30 pm
Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials (APAMO) Reception
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Hoover
8:00 pm
National Black Caucus – Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) Networking Reception
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | TIME: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Marriott Ballroom Salon 1
Monday, March 9, 2020
7:00 am
Member Council & Constituency Group Events Information Table
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 7:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
7:30 am
Diversity Awards Breakfast: Honoring Excellence in Multicultural Initiatives in Cities and Towns (Ticketed Event)
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 7:30am - 8:45am
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall West & South
Speaker
- Georgette Dixon Senior Vice President, Sr. Director of External Relations for National Constituents - Wells Fargo
State League Legislative Briefing Breakfast (By Invitation Only)
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 7:30am - 8:30am
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall North
Savings and Solutions Pavilion
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 7:30am - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Convention Registration
7:45 am
8:00 am
Corporate & Enterprise Partner Lounge
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Hoover
State Municipal League Staff Headquarters
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Park Tower 8226
8:30 am
Pop-Up Conversation: Combating Opioids/Substance
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 8:30am - 9:00am
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lobby Bar
9:00 am
Opening General Session
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 9:00am - 10:30am
TRACK: General
TYPE: General Sessions
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Marriott Ballroom Salon 1, 2 & 3
Presiding Officer
- Kathy Maness Councilmember, Lexington, South Carolina - First Vice President, National League of Cities
Keynote Speaker
- Paul Ryan 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Speakers
- Bryan Barnett President - U.S. Conference of Mayors
- Clarence Anthony CEO & Executive Director - National League of Cities
- Peter Wright Special Counsel to the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Office of Land and Emergency Management, United States Environmental Protection Agency
10:30 am
Pop-Up Conversation: What Keeps You Up at Night?
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 10:30am - 11:00am
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lobby Bar
10:45 am
Practical Tools for Fighting Preemption
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia A, B & C
Speakers
- Maria Filippelli Public Interest Technology Census Fellow - New America
- Kim Haddow Executive Director - Local Solutions Support Center
- Dr. Christy McFarland Research Director - National League of Cities
- Andy Berke Mayor - Chattanooga, Tennessee
Overcoming Obstacles to Affordable Housing
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Marriott Ballroom Salon 1
Investing in a Skilled Workforce: WIOA Reauthorization
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Delaware A&B
Panelists
- Victoria Woodards Mayor - City of Tacoma, WA
- Katie Spiker Director of Government Affairs - National Skills Coalition
- Steve Partridge Vice President of Workforce Innovation - Northern Virginia Community College
- Melinda Mack Executive Director - NYATEP
Asking Congress for Transportation Wins
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Maryland Suite A, B & C
Speakers
- Mae Stevens Executive Vice President - Signal Group
- Erich Zimmermann Deputy Director/Transportation Director - National Association of Regional Councils
Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) Council Meeting
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Member Councils
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 2
Cities Vote: Building Voter Engagement to Permanently Strengthen Democracy
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Wilson ABC
Speakers
- Dawn Schluckebier Advocacy and Government Relations Director - Think Tennessee
- Chaz Molder Mayor - City of Columbia, TN
- C. Seth Sumner City manager - City of Athens, TN
- Ken Moore Mayor - City of Franklin, TN
State League Executive Directors Only Session (By Invitation Only)
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 2
Louisiana Municipal Association Federal Legislative Briefing
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 11:15am
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Taft
12:15 pm
Small Cities Council Meeting
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 12:15pm - 1:30pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Member Councils
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 3
Military Communities Council Meeting
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 12:15pm - 1:30pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Member Councils
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 4
State League Executive Directors Luncheon (By Invitation Only)
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 12:15pm - 1:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall North
Corporate Partner & Member Engagement Luncheon
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 12:15pm - 1:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall East
Afterschool Policy Advisor’s Network (APAN) Luncheon
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 12:15pm - 1:30pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 5
Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) Luncheon and Meeting (Ticketed Event)
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 12:15pm - 1:30pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall West
Youth Delegate Lunch
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 12:15pm - 1:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: Youth Delegate Program
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Roosevelt 1, 2 & 3
Large Cities Council Meeting
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 12:15pm - 2:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Member Councils
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 5
12:30 pm
1:45 pm
Youth Delegate Chaperone Workshop
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 1:45pm - 3:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: Youth Delegate Program
LOCATION: Roosevelt 1, 2 & 3
Federal Advocacy 101
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 1:45pm - 3:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Maryland Suite A, B & C
Event Host
- James Diossa Mayor - City of Central Falls, RI
Speaker
- Deborah Haynie Policy Advisor - Senator Chris Van Hollen
Youth Delegate Workshop: Think Globally Act Locally
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 1:45pm - 3:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: Youth Delegate Program
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Roosevelt 1, 2 & 3
Speaker
- Matt Dabley Director, Office of Community Revitalization - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Legal Updates: How Action from the Supreme Court and Lower Courts Impact Cities
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 1:45pm - 3:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia A, B & C
Speakers
- Carolyn Coleman Executive Director - League of California Cities
- Amanda Keller Deputy General Counsel - International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA)
- Lisa Soronen Executive Director - State & Local Legal Center State & Local Legal Center
University Communities Council Meeting
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 1:45pm - 3:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Member Councils
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 2
Federal Agency Round Robin
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 1:45pm - 3:15pm
TRACK: Advocacy & Communication
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Marriott Ballroom Salon 1
Panelists
- Robin Utz U.S. Department of Educatin
- Adam Guzzo Advisor, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - U.S. Department of Energy
- David Banks Preservation Planner, State, Tribal and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service - U.S. Department of the Interior
- Ernestine White National Employment Programs Coordinator, National Park Service - U.S. Department of the Interior
- Alicia Criscuolo Policy Advisor, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE) - U.S. Department of Education
- Gilbert Resendez Broadband Program Specialist - BroadbandUSA, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Katherine Bates Manager, State and Local Partnerships - BroadbandUSA, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Ryan Streeter Senior Engagement Manager - U.S Department of Homeland Security
- Chris Kloss Branch Chief, Water Permits Division, Office of Wastewater Management - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Patrick Dennis Workforce Analyst, Employment and Training Administration, Division of WIOA Adult Services - U.S. Department of Labor
- Bernard Bundy U.S. Census Bureau
- Haley Ashcom Partnership Manager - U.S. Census Bureau
- Mat Heyman Guest Researcher - NIST Community Resilience Program
- Sokwoo Rhee Associate Director, Cyber-Physical Systems Innovation - National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Sylvia Doyle Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison - Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
- Charlie Shifflett Communications Lead (ASFR Contractor) - Grants.gov
- Anne Herron Director, OIEA - SAMHSA
- Judy Ceresa Program Advisor - Grans.gov Program Management Office
- Rachel Lentz Grants Team Leader - US Environmental Protection Agency
- Katherine (Kat) Jarl Program Manager - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Christopher Clavin Research Environmental Engineer - National Institute of Standards & Technology
- Laura Witherow Economist - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Pop-Up Conversation: Building My Municipalities Financial Strength
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lobby Bar
3:30 pm
Afternoon General Session
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: General Sessions
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Marriott Ballroom Salons 2 & 3
Presiding Officer
- Joe Buscaino Councilmember, Los Angeles, California - President, National League of Cities
Speakers
- Jesus “Chuy” Garcia U.S. Representative (D-IL) - United States Congress
- Barry Dechtman Youth Delegate - City of Denver, Colorado
- Jovita Carranza Administrator - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Dan Fowler Councilmember - Kansas City, Missouri
- Clarence Anthony CEO & Executive Director - National League of Cities
- Victoria Woodards Mayor - City of Tacoma, WA
- Kathy Castor U.S. Representative (D-FL) - United States Congress
- James Diossa Mayor - City of Central Falls, RI
- Joe Buscaino Councilmember, Los Angeles, California - President, National League of Cities
- Rachel Unruh Chief of External Affairs - National Skills Coalition
5:00 pm
Florida League of Cities Reception
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 2
Cocktails & Karaoke: Come Meet NLC’s Corporate Partners!
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Marriott Ballroom Salon 1
League of Minnesota Cities Reception and Briefing
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 3
5:15 pm
Youth Delegate Social Networking Event: Generation Z
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 5:15pm - 6:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: Youth Delegate Program
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Roosevelt 1, 2 & 3
5:30 pm
League of Arizona Cities & Towns Reception
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall North
Association of Washington Cities Reception
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 1
Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia & West Virginia Reception (By Invitation Only)
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 5
North Carolina Leadership Reception (By Invitation Only)
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Congressional A & B
Kansas Delegation Legislative Briefing (By Invitation Only)
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Offsite
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Local Officials (LGBTLO) Membership Meeting
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 5:30pm - 6:45pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 3
Texas Municipal League Reception (Ticketed Event)
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall South
Colorado Issues Briefing
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Washington Room 5
6:00 pm
League of California Cities Reception
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall East
6:30 pm
Small Cities Reception
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall West
7:00 pm
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Local Officials (LGBTLO) Reception (Ticketed Event)
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 2
Young Municipal Leaders Networking Reception
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Offsite; Sudhouse
8:00 pm
National Black Caucus-Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) Evening Out (Ticketed Event)
DATE: Monday, March 09, 2020 | TIME: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Offsite; Washington Marriott Wardman Park; The Howard Theater
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
7:00 am
Community Leaders of America Republican Mayor, City Council and Partner breakfast meeting
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 7:00am - 8:00am
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Wilson A; Washington Marriott Wardman Park
7:30 am
Member Council & Constituency Group Events Information Table
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 7:30am - 2:30pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Convention Registration
Savings and Solutions Pavilion
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 7:30am - 11:00am
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Convention Registration
Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) National Breakfast Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 7:30am - 8:30am
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Thurgood Marshall West & South
7:45 am
State League State Advocacy Breakfast & Conversation
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 7:45am - 9:00am
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 2
8:00 am
Corporate & Enterprise Partner Lounge
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Hoover
State Municipal League Staff Headquarters
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Park Tower 8226
9:00 am
Morning General Session
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 9:00am - 10:15am
TRACK: General
TYPE: General Sessions
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Marriott Ballroom Salon 1, 2 & 3
Presiding Officer
- Vince Williams Mayor, Union City, Georgia - Second Vice President, National League of Cities
Speakers
- Dr. E. Oscar Alleyne Senior Advisor for Public Health Programs - National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
- Lily Mei Mayor - City of Fremont, California
- Lindsey Horvath Mayor Pro Tempore - City of West Hollywood, California
- Nan Roman President & CEO - National Alliance to End Homelessness
- Rebecca Viagran Councilwoman - City of San Antonio, Texas
10:45 am
Homelessness and the Justice System: Challenges and Innovations
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Delaware Suite A
Speakers
- Ed Stern President - Association of Washington Cities
- Kelly Miller Speaker/Advocate
Preventing First Responder PTSD
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Delaware Suite B
Speakers
- Ed Rush Fire Chief - International Association of Fire Chiefs
- John Hanson Willis Towers Watson
- Sean Polster Councilmember - City of Warrenton, VA
- David Unmacht Executive Director - League of Minnesota Cities
- Mike Goldstein Public Safety Director - City of Plymouth, MN
One Water: How Integrated Planning Can Address Affordability and Promote Community Resilience
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Maryland Suite A, B & C
Panelists
- John Lundell Mayor - City of Coralville, IA
- Andrew Sawyers Director, Office of Wastewater Management, Office of Water - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Adrianna Caldarelli Director, Stormwater Institute - Water Environment Federation
- Julie Owens Watershed Manager - City of Atlanta, GA
Youth Delegate Breakout Sessions on Advocacy: Gun Safety, Data Driven Policy and Domestic Violence & Assault
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: Youth Delegate Program
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Roosevelt 1, 2 & 3
Cybersecurity: City Data and the 2020 Census
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Conference Workshops
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Virginia A, B & C
Moderator(s)
- Joseph Goldstein Councilmember - City of Marietta, GA
Speakers
- Brian de Vallance Center for Internet Security
- Bradford Willke Acting Assistant Director for Stakeholder Engagement - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- Maria Filippelli Public Interest Technology Census Fellow - New America
First Tier Suburbs Council Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 10:45am - 12:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Member Councils
LOCATION: Wilson A and B; Washington Marriott Wardman Park
11:00 am
WIMG Board Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 11:00am - 12:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Room 2
12:30 pm
Closing General Session & Delegates Luncheon
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 12:30pm - 2:15pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: General Sessions
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Marriott Ballroom Salon 1, 2 & 3
Presiding Officer
- Joe Buscaino Councilmember, Los Angeles, California - President, National League of Cities
Keynote Speaker
- Nancy Pelosi 52nd Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Speakers
- Barney Arceneaux Mayor - Gonzales, Louisiana
- Garret Graves U.S. Representative - United States Congress
- Una Garvey Convention Center & Tourism Director - Tampa Convention Center
2:30 pm
NLC Capitol Hill Advocacy Day Briefing
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
TRACK: Advocacy & Communication
TYPE: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Maryland Suite A, B & C
4:30 pm
National Black Caucus – Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) Membership Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 4:30pm - 5:45pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: NLC Constituency Groups
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Lincoln 2; Lincoln 3
5:00 pm
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Policy Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Truman
6:00 pm
Mississippi Congressional Appreciation Reception
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 6:00pm - 5:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Offsite
Capitol Steps Performance
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Marriott Ballroom Salons 2 & 3
6:30 pm
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Dinner
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
TRACK: General
LOCATION: Offsite
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
8:00 am
NLC Capitol Hill Advocacy Day
DATE: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | TIME: 8:00am - 4:00pm
TRACK: General
TYPE: General
LOCATION: Offsite
