
Full Schedule
City Leaders Handle The Daily Challenges
Please note that the schedule is subject to change. Download a copy of the full schedule here.
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Monday, March 14, 2022
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Saturday, March 12, 2022
7:30 am
Registration
DATE: March 12, 2022 | TIME: 7:30am - 5:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Other
LOCATION: Marquis Salons 16 & 17
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
Invitation Only: State League Steering Committee Meeting
DATE: March 12, 2022 | TIME: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Tulip Room
3:00 pm
Invitation Only: Board Legislative Action Committee Meeting
DATE: March 12, 2022 | TIME: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
TYPE: Governance
LOCATION: Chinatown Room
Invitation Only: NLC Board Membership Committee Meeting
DATE: March 12, 2022 | TIME: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Governance
LOCATION: Mount Vernon Square Room
Invitation Only: NLC Board Finance Committee Meeting
DATE: March 12, 2022 | TIME: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Governance
LOCATION: Union Station Room
5:00 pm
Strong Southern Communities Initiative (SSCI) Cities Reception
DATE: March 12, 2022 | TIME: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
TRACK: Session
LOCATION: George Washington University Room
Sunday, March 13, 2022
7:00 am
7:45 am
First-Time Attendee Breakfast
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 7:45am - 8:45am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Membership
LOCATION: Liberty Salons MNOP
8:00 am
NLC Board of Directors’ Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 8:00am - 12:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Governance
LOCATION: Independence Salons EFGH
NLC University Information Desk
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Executive Education
LOCATION: Marquis Ballroom Foyer - Near Salon 1
State Municipal League Staff Executive Directors and Staff Headquarters
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Hospitality Suite 2054
Strategic Partners Lounge
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 8:00am - 6:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Partnerships
LOCATION: Georgetown University Room
8:30 am
Strong Southern Communities Initiative (SSCI) Session
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 8:30am - 10:30am
TRACK: Session
LOCATION: Marquis Salons 12 & 13
9:00 am
NLC 101
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 9:00am - 10:30am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Membership
LOCATION: Cherry Blossom Room
NLC University – Federal Advocacy Media Training 101 (Preregistration Required)
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 9:00am - 10:30am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Executive Education
LOCATION: Marquis Salons 2 & 3
NLC University – Cybersecurity: Where to Start & Understanding the Threat Landscape (Preregistration Required)
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 9:00am - 10:30am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Executive Education
LOCATION: Marquis Salon 1
Speaker
Alan Shark Vice President Public Sector & Executive Director - Public Technology Institute (PTI) Public Technology
11:00 am
NLC University – Leading in the Moment – A New Approach for Frontline Leaders (Preregistration Required)
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 11:00am - 12:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Executive Education
LOCATION: Marquis Salon 1
Speaker
NLC University – Managing Federal Grants 101: Understanding Uniform Guidance (Preregistration Required)
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 11:00am - 12:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Executive Education
LOCATION: Marquis Salons 2 & 3
Speakers
Caran Curry Grants Attorney - Arkansas Municipal League
Craig Hayes Associate - Best Best & Krieger
Strong Southern Communities Initiative (SSCI) & Federal Grant Navigation Cities Session
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 11:00am - 3:00pm
TRACK: Session
LOCATION: Marquis Salon 5
11:30 am
Preregistration Required: NLC Rail Roundtable
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 11:30am - 12:30pm
TRACK: Session
LOCATION: Union Station Room
Speaker
12:00 pm
Preregistration Required: Afterschool Policy Advisor’s Network (APAN) Luncheon
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Networking
LOCATION: University of DC & Catholic University Room
Speakers
Aaron Dworkin CEO - National Summer Learning Association
Jodi Grant Executive Director - The Afterschool Alliance
Bela Shah Spooner Program Director, Education and Expanded Learning - National League of Cities
Shital C. Untitled Shah Director of Strategic Initiatives - Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education
1:00 pm
Human Development (HD) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Liberty Salons IJK
Speakers
Brandon Wales Executive Director - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Brent Parton Senior Advisor - U.S. Department of Labor
Angela Hanks
Information, Technology & Communications (ITC) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Archives Room
Speakers
Kirk Burgee
Van Johnson
Joseph Goldstein
Julia Pulidindi Broadband Program Specialist - NTIA City of Atlanta
NLC University – Leading Through Disruption – An Introduction (Preregistration Required)
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Executive Education
LOCATION: Marquis Salon 1
Speaker
Betsy Hodges Former mayor, Minneapolis - Betsy Hodges, LLC Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Independence Salon D
Speakers
Hannah Wesolowski Chief Advocacy Officer - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Christopher Fisher Senior Advisor - U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
Shannon Scully Senior Advisor, Justice and Crisis Response Policy - National Alliance on Mental Illness
Amy Solomon U.S. Department of Justice
Savings and Solutions Pavilion
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
TYPE: Partnerships
LOCATION: Liberty Ballroom Foyer
Transportation & Infrastructure Services (TIS) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Liberty Salons MNOP
Speakers
Polly Trottenberg Deputy Secretary - U. S. Department of Transportation
Nuria Fernandez Administrator - Federal Transit Administration
Elaine Clegg Council President and City Council, and TIS Chair
Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley Arlington City Council Member, District 8, At Large - City of Arlington
Joseph Geierman Mayor - Doraville, Georgia
Nathan Trail
Community & Economic Development (CED) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Liberty Salon L
Energy, Environment & Natural Resources (EENR) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Independence Salons ABC
Speakers
Mia Mayberry Deputy Director of External & Intergovernmental Affairs in the Office of Congressional Relations - USDA
Stefen Samarripas Local Policy Manager - ACEEE
Casey Katims Deputy Associate Administrator for Intergovernmental Affairs - EPA
Danielle Decker Deputy Director of Intergovernmental and External Affairs - U.S. Department of the Interior
Bill Eller Vice President, Business Development
Emily Larson Mayor - Duluth, Minnesota
Aimee Witteman Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs - U.S. Department of Energy
Sunny Fleming Industry Specialist: Environment and Conservation - Esri
Richard Leadbeater Global Manager: State/Provincial Government Industry Solutions and Government Trade Associations - Esri
Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Supreme Court Room
Speakers
Morgan Fox Political Director - NORML
Joel Black Chair - Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Geoffrey Buswick Managing Director - S&P Global Ratings
Brian Egan Director of Governmental Affairs - National Association of Bond Lawyers
3:00 pm
NLC University – Retail as a Catalyst for Economic Development (Preregistration Required)
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Executive Education
LOCATION: Marquis Salon 1
Speaker
Lacy Beasley President - Retail Strategies
4:00 pm
Youth Delegates Orientation and Opening Session
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Youth Program
LOCATION: Marquis Salon 5
First Tier Suburbs Council Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Councils
LOCATION: Independence Salons EFGH
Speaker
Paul Angelone Senior Director, Curtis Infrastructure Initiative - ULI—The Urban Land Institute
NLC Advisory Council Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Councils
LOCATION: Union Station Room
Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) Council Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Councils
LOCATION: University of DC & Catholic University Room
Speakers
Steve Patterson Mayor - Athens, Ohio
Patrick Wojahn Mayor - College Park, Maryland
Janice Zahn Council Member - Bellevue, Washington
Casey Thomas Council Member, District 3 - Dallas, Texas
State League New League Director Orientation
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Silver Linden Room
4:30 pm
University Communities Council Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Councils
LOCATION: Supreme Court Room
5:00 pm
Invitation Only: Alabama-Georgia Caucus Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Liberty Salon L
Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Membership Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 5:00pm - 6:15pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Membership
LOCATION: Archives Room
Speaker
Marco A. Davis President & CEO - Cong. Hispanic Caucus Inst. (CHCI)
5:30 pm
National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) General Membership Meeting
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Membership
LOCATION: Independence Salons ABC
6:00 pm
Invitation Only: State League Executive Directors & Staff Networking Reception
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Ciel Social Club
7:00 pm
Invitation Only: Oregon Delegation Welcome Reception
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Dupont Circle Room
National Black Caucus – Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) Open House Engagement
DATE: March 13, 2022 | TIME: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Membership, Networking
LOCATION: University of DC & Catholic University Room
Monday, March 14, 2022
7:00 am
Strauss Media Radio
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 7:00am - 7:00pm
TRACK: Session
LOCATION: Mount Vernon Square Room
Registration
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 7:00am - 5:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Other
LOCATION: Marquis Salons 16 & 17
Advocacy Central Open
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 7:00am - 5:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Marquis Ballroom Foyer - Outside Salon 14
7:15 am
Invitation Only: State League Executive Legislative Directors and Staff Legislative Breakfast
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 7:15am - 8:30am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Independence Salons ABC
7:30 am
Community Leaders of America Forum for Community Leaders Republican Forum and Partners “Coffee Talk Breakfast” – Breakfast open to Republican Mayors, City Councilmembers and Partners
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 7:30am - 8:45am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Affiliate Event
LOCATION: Capitol/Congress Room
Savings and Solutions Pavilion
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 7:30am - 5:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Partnerships
LOCATION: Liberty Ballroom Foyer
8:00 am
State Municipal League Staff Executive Directors and Staff Headquarters
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Hospitality Suite 2054
Strategic Partners Lounge
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 8:00am - 6:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Partnerships
LOCATION: Georgetown University Room
8:30 am
Opening General Session
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 8:30am - 10:00am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: General Session
LOCATION: Marquis Salons 1-10
Speakers
Gene Sperling Senior Advisor to the President | White House ARP Coordinator - The White House
Andy Berke Special Representative for Broadband, National Telecommunications and Information Agency - U. S. Department of Commerce
Carlton Waterhouse Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Land and Emergency Management - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Samantha Silverberg Deputy Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator - The White House
Julia Chavez Rodriguez Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs - White House
Clarence E. Anthony CEO and Executive Director - National League of Cities
Vince Williams NLC President & Mayor - Union City, Georgia
Victoria Woodards NLC First Vice President & Mayor - Takoma, Washington
9:00 am
Invitation Only: Cities Leading the Way: Local Governments Building the Infrastructure to Support an Equitable Recovery for Young Children and Families
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 9:00am - 1:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Archives Room
Speakers
Luke Bronin Mayor - 67th Mayor of the City of Hartford, Connecticut
Kelly Allen Gray Former Councilmember - City of Fort Worth
Robert C. White Jr. Council Member, At-Large - City of Washington
Zeke Cohen Councilmember - City of Baltimore
Lawrence Lyman Director, Research and Planning - Travis County Health and Human Services
Sylnovia Holt Rabb Economic Development Department - City of Austin
Cathy McHorse Vice President, Success By - United Way for Greater Austin
Donna Sundstrom Assistant Director, Austin Public Health - City of Austin
Sarah Baray CEO of Pre-K for SA - City of San Antonio
Alexandra Valdez Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement - City of Boston
Dea Wright Director of the Office of Early Childhood Initiatives - City of Milwaukee
Justin Maxson Deputy Under Secretary - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
Katy Neas Deputy Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - U.S. Department of Education
Katie Hamm Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Early Childhood Development - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Preregistration Required: NLC Infrastructure Headquarters for Federal Administration Partners
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 9:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Tulip Room
10:15 am
Youth Delegates Session
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 10:15am - 11:15am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Youth Program
LOCATION: Independence Salons EFGH
Homelessness in Focus: Local Government Roles in Intervention and Prevention
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 10:15am - 11:30am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Liberty Salons MNOP
Speakers
Richard Cho Ph.D. Senior Advisor for Housing and Services - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Nan Roman CEO - National Alliance to End Homelessness
Jeff Olivet
Building a Healthy, Supported, and Trained Workforce: How ARPA Can Help Your Community Invest in Worker Education and Training
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 10:15am - 11:30am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Independence Salons ABC
Speakers
Robin Fernkas Deputy Administrator - U.S. Department of Labor/ETA
Kim Vitelli Administrator, Office of Workforce Investment - USDOL/ETA
Jessica Cardichon Deputy Assistant Secretary, P-12 Education - U.S. Department of Education
Gale Brewer
Dr. John Palmieri Senior Medical Advisor - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Closing the Digital Divide: Leveraging Federal Resources for Broadband, Digital Equity
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 10:15am - 11:30am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Independence Salon D
Speakers
Kirk Burgee
Van Johnson
Olivia Wein
Christopher Mitchell Program Director - Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Julia Pulidindi Broadband Program Specialist - NTIA City of Atlanta
Making Your Community More Energy Wise: New Federal Grants for Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 10:15am - 11:30am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Liberty Salons IJK
Speakers
Nicholas Kasza Program Manager, Sustainability - National League of Cities
Shara Mohtadi Chief of Staff for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) - U.S. Department of Energy
Torend Collins
Spencer Thibodeau
Shara Mohtadi
John Bachmann City and Regional Planner
Ann McGrane Transportation Planner and Policy Advisor - Stantec
Zach Greene Clean Energy Associate - World Resources Institute (WRI)
Lisa Brown
Stefen Samarripas Local Policy Manager - ACEEE
Ryan Warsing Associate - RMI
Ryan Freed Sr. Director for Policy & Regulatory Strategy - Institute for Market Transformation
Patrick Arness Senior Director, Government Relations - Edison Electric Institute
Michael Winn Senior Manager of State and Local Policy - American Institute of Architects
David Terry Executive Director - National Association of State Energy Officials
Jeni Arndt Mayor - Fort Collins, Colorado
Emily Larson Mayor - Duluth, Minnesota
Patrick Wojahn Mayor - College Park, Maryland
Press Conference
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 10:15am - 10:45am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Other
LOCATION: Archives Room Foyer- M4
Safer for All: How Your Community Can Benefit from New Federal Programs for Safer Streets and Rail Crossings
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 10:15am - 11:30am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Liberty Salon L
Speakers
Ryan Arbuckle Senior Industry Economist - Federal Railroad Administration
Robin Hutcheson Acting Administrator - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
Emily Schweninger Senior Policy Advisor Transportation Health and Safety - U.S. Department of Transportation
Joseph Geierman Mayor - Doraville, Georgia
Invitation Only: State League Executive Directors Only Session
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 10:15am - 11:15am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Scarlet Oak Room
10:30 am
Small Cities Council Meeting
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 10:30am - 11:30am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Councils
LOCATION: Dogwood Room
Speakers
Natasha Leonard Program Manager for Housing and Community Development - National League of Cities
Sarah Wilson Vice President - Lexipol
Mark Shepherd Mayor - Clearfield City, UT
Jan Arbuckle Vice-Mayor - Grass Valley, CA
Dontario Hardy Mayor - Kinston, NC
11:00 am
Democratic Municipal Officials State Chapters Leadership Development Lunch
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 11:00am - 1:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Affiliate Event
LOCATION: Magnolia Room
11:30 am
Grab and Go Boxed Lunch
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 11:30am - 1:00pm
TRACK: Session
LOCATION: Meeting Level 4 - M4
City Health Dashboard Congressional Districts Focus Group
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 11:30am - 12:30pm
TRACK: Session
LOCATION: Gallaudet University Room
Council on Youth, Education & Families Meeting
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 11:30am - 1:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Councils
LOCATION: Cherry Blossom Room
Military Communities Council Meeting
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 11:30am - 1:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Councils
LOCATION: Mint Room
Strategic Partner & Member Engagement Luncheon
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 11:30am - 1:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Partnerships
LOCATION: University of DC & Catholic University Room
Speakers
Heyward Harvin Director, Strategic Partnerships and Development - National League of Cities
Seantae Byers Senior Executive and Director, Member and Partner Engagement - National League of Cities
Marie Day
Zach Butterworth
Vince Williams NLC President & Mayor - Union City, Georgia
Steve Williams Mayor - Huntington, West Virginia
Clarence E. Anthony CEO and Executive Director - National League of Cities
Preregistration Required: Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) Luncheon and Meeting
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 11:30am - 1:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Membership
LOCATION: Capitol/Congress Room
Speaker
Christian F. Nunes MBA, MS, LCSW President - National Organization for Women (NOW)
Invitation Only: State League Executive Directors and Presidents Lunch
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 11:30am - 1:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Union Station Room
Speakers
Charles Small
Julia Chavez Rodriguez Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs - White House
Alan Williams
Casey Katims Deputy Associate Administrator for Intergovernmental Affairs - EPA
Large Cities Council Meeting
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 11:30am - 12:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Councils
LOCATION: Independence Salons EFGH
1:45 pm
Afternoon General Session
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 1:45pm - 3:15pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: General Session
LOCATION: Marquis Salons 1-10
Speakers
Teresa Mosqueda Councilmember - Seattle, WA
Susan Rice Ambassador | Director, Domestic Policy Council | Domestic Policy Advisor - White House
Steve Williams Mayor - Huntington, West Virginia
Sharon Weston-Broome Mayor-President - City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish
Eric Adams Mayor - City of New York
Joseph R. Biden Jr. President of the United States of America
Pete Buttigieg U.S. Secretary of Transportation - U.S. Department of Transportation
Quinton Lucas Mayor - Kansas City, Missouri
Vince Williams NLC President & Mayor - Union City, Georgia
3:45 pm
Transportation Partnership Playbook: Using Federal and State Transportation Programs to Rebuild Roads, Bridges and Culverts at Home
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 3:45pm - 5:15pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Liberty Salon L
Speakers
Stephanie Pollack Deputy Administrator - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley Arlington City Council Member, District 8, At Large - City of Arlington
Moving Forward with Affordable Housing: Strategies for Development and Preservation
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 3:45pm - 5:15pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Liberty Salons MNOP
Speakers
Amy King CEO - Pallet
Tony Pickett CEO - Grounded Solutions Network
Jason Jordan Policy and Public Affairs Director - American Planning Association Center for Transport
Legal Update: Court Cases Impacting Local Government
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 3:45pm - 5:15pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Independence Salons ABC
Speakers
Amanda Karras Executive Director / General Counsel - International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA)
Nancy Werner General Council - NATOA National Association of Telecommunications O
Lisa Soronen Executive Director - State & Local Legal Center State & Local Legal Center
Protecting Against Cyberthreats: Resources for Your Community in the New Infrastructure Law
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 3:45pm - 5:15pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Independence Salon D
Speakers
Alaina Clark
Joseph Goldstein
Meredith Ward Director, Policy & Research - NASCIO
Improving Your Community’s Water Infrastructure: Opportunities for Federal Support
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 3:45pm - 5:15pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Liberty Salons IJK
Speakers
Dr. Pete D’Adamo Senior Technical Advisor - HDR
Andrew O. Moore Director, Youth and Young Adult Connections - National League of Cities’ Institute for Youth, Education and Families
Srikanth Gorugantula Water Resources Lead - Ellicott City
Ashley Shiwarski Sr. Director of Business Development - HomeServe
Jamie Piziali Municipal Ombudsman - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dr. Rabia Chaudhry National Water Reuse Expert - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Veronica Blette Manager, WaterSense Program - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water
Laurens van der Tak PE, D. WRE Water Resilience Director for the Americas - Jacobs
Nasra Wehelie Alderperson - District 7 at the Madison Common Council at the State of Wisconsin
Nick Chamberlain DWSRF Team Lead - USEPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Michael Deane Chief, Clean Water State Revolving Fund - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Cindy Dyballa City Council Member - Takoma Park City Council
Cyndy Andrus Mayor - Bozeman, Montana
Bruno Pigott Deputy Assistant Administrator - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Anita Thompkins Director - Drinking Water Protection Division (DWPD)
Alan Weland Vice President and General Manager - SUEZ New Jersey
Bill Eller Vice President, Business Development
Laura Adams PE, ENV SP National Green Infrastructure Practice Lead - Black & Veatch
David A. Goldwater Vice President - Stantec
Invitation Only: Mayors’ Education Task Force Meeting
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 3:45pm - 5:15pm
TRACK: Session
LOCATION: Archives Room
Speaker
James Kvaal Under Secretary of Education - U.S. Department of Education
[Canceled] Young Municipal Leaders Pop-Up Discussion
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 3:45pm - 4:15pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Membership, Networking
LOCATION: Lobby Lounge
5:15 pm
League of Minnesota Cities Reception
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 5:15pm - 7:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Mint Room
5:30 pm
Invitation Only: Kansas Delegation Legislative Briefing
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Yard House Restaurant
Invitation Only: North Carolina Leadership Reception
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Chinatown Room
Florida League of Cities Reception
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 5:30pm - 6:45pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Supreme Court Room
Ticket Required: Texas Municipal League Reception
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Capitol/Congress Room
Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials (APAMO) General Membership Meeting
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Membership
LOCATION: Cherry Blossom Room
LGBTQ+ Local Officials (LGBTQ+LO) Membership Meeting
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 5:30pm - 6:45pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Membership
LOCATION: Union Station Room
Speakers
Dan Arriola Council Member - City of Tracy
Kelly DiMartino Interim City Manager - Fort Collins, Colorado
Jeni Arndt Mayor - Fort Collins, Colorado
6:15 pm
League of Arizona Cities and Towns Reception
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 6:15pm - 7:45pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Marquis Salon 15
League of California Cities Reception
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 6:15pm - 7:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: University of DC & Catholic University Room
Association of Washington Cities and Municipal League of Oregon Cities Reception
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 6:15pm - 7:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Marquis Salon 14
Colorado Reception & Issues Briefing Update
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 6:15pm - 7:15pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Independence Salons ABC
7:30 pm
Ticket Required: Diversity Awards Event & Constituency Group Reception
DATE: March 14, 2022 | TIME: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Membership, Networking
LOCATION: Independence Salons EFGH
Speaker
Sindy Benavides Chief Executive Officer - League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
7:00 am
Strauss Media Radio
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 7:00am - 7:00pm
TRACK: Session
LOCATION: Mount Vernon Square Room
Registration
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 7:00am - 1:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Other
LOCATION: Marquis Salons 16 & 17
7:30 am
Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) “Oh So Blue” National Breakfast
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 7:30am - 8:30am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Affiliate Event
LOCATION: Independence Salons EFGH
Savings and Solutions Pavilion
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 7:30am - 12:15pm
TYPE: Partnerships
LOCATION: Liberty Ballroom Foyer
8:00 am
Minnesota USA Expo 2027: Connecting your city to the bid to host a World Fair in the USA
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 8:00am - 9:00am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Affiliate Event
LOCATION: Mint Room
Speakers
Tim Busse Mayor - Bloomington, Minnesota
Dean Phillips U.S. Representative – Minnesota CD-3 - U. S. House of Representatives
By Preregistration Only: White House Office Hours
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Silver Linden Room
State Municipal League Staff Executive Directors and Staff Headquarters
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: State League
LOCATION: Hospitality Suite 2054
Strategic Partners Lounge
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 8:00am - 6:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Partnerships
LOCATION: Georgetown University Room
8:30 am
Transportation Spotlight: Electric Vehicle Charging Grants and Federal Transportation Financing Help for Your Community
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 8:30am - 10:00am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Liberty Salons IJK
Speakers
Roger Bohnert Director, Office of Outreach and Project Development - U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau
Andrew Wishnia Deputy Assistant Secretary for Climate Policy - U. S. Department of Transportation
Equity and Economic Development: Charting the Course for an Equitable Recovery
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 8:30am - 10:00am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Liberty Salons MNOP
Speakers
Phil Berkaw Program Director for the City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) Program - National League of Cities
Antwaun Griffin Chief of Staff - Small Business Administration
Frankie Clogston Ph.D. Vice President, Knowledge Management and Development - International Economic Development Council
Michele Chang Deputy Assistant Secretary of Policy - U.S. Economic Development Administration
How Federal Infrastructure Investments Can Help Small and Rural Communities
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 8:30am - 10:00am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Independence Salons ABC
Speakers
Brian M. O’Hara Senior Director Regulatory Affairs - Broadband & Telecom - NRECA
Ted Stiger Senior Director of Government Affairs & Policy - Rural Community Assistance Partnership
Kwasi Fraser Mayor - Purcellville, Virginia
Farah Ahmad Chief of Staff - U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development
Federal Support for Local Resilience: How the New Infrastructure Law Can Help Your Community Invest in Disaster Mitigation
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 8:30am - 10:00am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Liberty Salon L
Speakers
Alex Amparo Assistant Administrator, National Preparedness Directorate Resilience - FEMA
Natalie Enclade Ph.D. Executive Director - BuildStrong Coalition
John Suthers
Mark Lichtenstein Associate Deputy Chief State and Private Forestry - U.S. Forest Service
9:00 am
Advocacy Central Open
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 9:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Marquis Ballroom Foyer - Outside Salon 14
Preregistration Required: NLC Infrastructure Headquarters for Federal Administration Partners
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 9:00am - 5:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Tulip Room
10:30 am
ARPA Implementation in Your Community: Sharing Successes and Challenges – Cities over 350,001
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 10:30am - 12:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Liberty Salons IJK
Speakers
ARPA Implementation in Your Community: Sharing Successes and Challenges – Cities less than 50,000
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 10:30am - 12:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Liberty Salons MNOP
Speakers
ARPA Implementation in Your Community: Sharing Successes and Challenges – Cities 50,001-140,000
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 10:30am - 12:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Independence Salons EFGH
Speakers
ARPA Implementation in Your Community: Sharing Successes and Challenges – Cities 140,001-350,000
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 10:30am - 12:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Learning Lab
LOCATION: Independence Salons ABC
Speakers
11:00 am
Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) Business Meeting
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 11:00am - 12:15pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Membership
LOCATION: University of DC Room
12:15 pm
Luncheon and General Session
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 12:15pm - 2:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: General Session
LOCATION: Marquis Salons 1-10
Speakers
Nancy Pelosi 52nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives - United States House of Representatives
Scott Mann U.S. Army Green Beret (Ret.), Pineapple Express Mission Leader, Rooftop Leadership Expert
Alejandra Castillo Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development and Administration - U.S. Economic Development Administration
Alexander Arnon Associate Director of Policy Analysis - Penn Wharton Budget Model, University of Pennsylvania
David M. Sander Ph.D. NLC Second Vice President & Councilmember - Rancho Cordova, California
Clarence E. Anthony CEO and Executive Director - National League of Cities
Vince Williams NLC President & Mayor - Union City, Georgia
Michael B. Hancock Mayor - Denver, Colorado
Mitch Landrieu Senior Advisor to the President and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator
2:00 pm
Preregistration Required: CCC Hill Day Briefing
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: Independence Salons EFGH
7:30 pm
Evening Event/Closing Party
DATE: March 15, 2022 | TIME: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Networking
LOCATION: Marquis Salons 5-10 Meeting Level 2
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
8:30 am
Congressional Hill Day Kick-Off Breakfast
DATE: March 16, 2022 | TIME: 8:30am - 9:30am
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy, Networking
LOCATION: Marquis Ballroom Salons 6-10
Speaker
Greg Stanton Congressman - U.S. House of Representatives
9:30 am
12:00 pm
Invitation Only: Ground to Air Planning Intergovernmental Working Group
DATE: March 16, 2022 | TIME: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
TRACK: Session
TYPE: Advocacy
LOCATION: 660 N. Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC: 4th Floor