Special WCA eNews: WCA Legislative Exchange Issue
February 3-4, 2015: Madison Concourse Hotel
County Officials To Gather for 2015 WCA Legislative Exchange Next Week in Madison

The Wisconsin Counties Association will hold their 2015 WCA Legislative Exchange February 3rd and 4th at the Madison Concourse Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin.

County officials will gather to discuss the important issues that are facing counties around the state.  This year, the agenda is full of legislative leaders, top government officials and representatives discussing relevant issues. 

While there are breakdowns for each day listed below, you can also You may still register onsite.  For additional questions, please contact WCA Marketing and Events Manager Cheryl Fleck at 877.404.2700.       
Tuesday Agenda Highlights State and Federal Issues 
The 2015 WCA Legislative Exchange begins Tuesday, February 3rd with a full agenda. Highlights of the day's schedule include:
                                 
9:00 a.m.-Presidential Opening Remarks
Willie Johnson, Jr., WCA President and Milwaukee County Supervisor

9:05 a.m.-Listening to People Talk About Politics
Katherine Cramer, Professor in the Department of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Interim Director, Morgridge Center for Public Service

10:15 a.m.-The State's Fiscal Outlook

Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance  

 

10:50 a.m.-The State of the Nation's Finances 

Sara Imhoff, PhD, Director of Education and Grassroots Advocacy, The Concord Coalition   


11:30 a.m.-Federal Update
Deborah Cox, Director of Legislative Affairs, National Association of Counties (NACo) 

 

12:30 p.m.-Lunch Speaker: Supreme Court Candidate:  

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, Candidate, Wisconsin Supreme Court

1:00 p.m.-Educating the Public About County Government: Tools You Can Use 

Kyle Christianson, WCA Director of Government Affairs; Sarah Diedrick-Kasdorf, WCA Deputy Director of Government Affairs; David Callender, WCA Government Affairs Associate; Daniel Bahr, WCA Government Affairs Associate  

 

2:00 p.m.-State Agency Leaders 

Richard Chandler, Secretary, Department of Revenue; Eloise Anderson, Secretary, Department of Children and Families; Mark Gottlieb, Secretary, Department of Transportation; Edward Wall, Secretary, Department of Corrections.     

 

3:00 p.m.-Ask the Attorney and WCA Staff

Andrew T. Phillips, Attorney, Phillips Borowski, S.C.; Wisconsin Counties Association Staff. 

 

Immediately Following 3:00 p.m. Session: Prize Drawings 

Drawings will be held for giveaways.  You must be present to win! 

Wednesday's Agenda Brings Together Top Legislative and State Leaders
The Legislative Exchange begins Wednesday, February 4th at 8:30 a.m. with a welcome from WCA President and Milwaukee County Supervisor Willie Johnson, Jr.  Other speakers include:

8:35 a.m.-Wisconsin Legislative Leadership Roundtable
Robin Vos, Speaker, Wisconsin State Assembly; Peter Barca, Minority Leader, Wisconsin State Assembly; Scott Fitzgerald, Majority Leader, Wisconsin State Senate; Jennifer Schilling, Minority Leader, Wisconsin State Senate and Kyle Christianson, WCA Director of Government Affairs, Moderator

9:30 a.m.-
Gubernatorial Remarks
Scott Walker, Governor, State of Wisconsin: (invited)

10:00 a.m. Executive Director's Remarks 

Mark D. O'Connell, WCA Executive Director

10:25 a.m.-Legislative Update
Kyle Christianson, WCA Director of Government Affairs; Sarah Diedrick-Kasdorf, WCA Deputy Director of Government Affairs; David Callender, WCA Government Affairs Associate; Daniel Bahr, WCA Government Affairs Associate

 

11:15 a.m.-Attorney General Remarks

Brad Schimel, Attorney General, State of Wisconsin 

 

11:30 a.m. Supreme Court Candidate

Judge James Daley, Candidate, Wisconsin Supreme Court

 

11:45 a.m.-Adjourn (Lunch on your own)

  

FAQs....
question marks In an attempt to answer nearly all the questions we regularly receive on the WCA Legislative Exchange, we've created our list of frequently asked questions.  If you have additional questions, please contact Cheryl Fleck, WCA Marketing and Events Manager, at 866.404.2700.


Can I get a copy of the agenda for the event?
 

  

How do I get to the Madison Concourse Hotel?  Directions can be found here.

I have a question about my reservation, who do I contact? For questions about your reservation, please contact the Madison Concourse Hotel directly at 800.356.8293.
 
Can I park directly at the hotel?  Yes, the hotel has underground heated parking for guests at $1.50 per hour and up to a maximum of $17 per day. 
 
What is the attire for the event?  Business casual.  Please remember that meeting room temperatures do not feel the same for everyone. You may want to bring a light sweater/blazer should meeting room temperatures be too cool for you.  Temperatures in all meeting rooms vary, so please dress accordingly.
 
Can I buy individual meal tickets?  If your spouse or guest would like to join you for a meal, tickets may be purchased for $16 each at the event for Tuesday or Wednesday's meal.

Can I bring a spouse or guest to the County Reception?  Yes.  There is no charge for the event if you are a registered county delegate.  Note: If you are a state public official or state employee subject to the Code of Ethics for Public Officials or Administrative Rule Governing Ethics for State Employees, there is a $15.00 charge representing the value of the food, beverage and other matters provided at the event.   

IN THIS ISSUE
County Officials to Gather for 2015 WCA Legislative Exchange
Tuesday's Agenda Highlights State and Federal Issues
Wednesday's Agenda Brings Together Top Legislative and State Leaders
FAQs