Madison Concourse Hotel, 1 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703
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February 6-7, 2018
2018 WCA Legislative Exchange Sneak Peak
The Wisconsin Counties Association will hold the 2018 WCA Legislative Exchange February 6-7, 2018 at the Madison Concourse Hotel. 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 and top government officials discussing relevant issues.
While there are breakdowns for each day listed below, you can also
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Parking for the WCA Legislative Exchange
The Madison Concourse Hotel will be undergoing construction in the hotel garage and the hotel parking garage will be closed entirely during the 2018 WCA Legislative Exchange.
Overnight hotel guests can pull up in front of the hotel upon arrival to unload their luggage and check in first or do valet parking.
A city garage is located a half block from the hotel on the corner of Dayton Street and Carroll Street.
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Concourse Hotel Dining Options
CIRC
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Room Service 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
The Bar
2:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Starbucks
There is a Starbucks adjacent to the Concourse and the hours are 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
It is located just off the lobby and guests can access it without going outside.
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Legislative Office Visits
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We encourage you to visit your legislators while you are in Madison. Please
schedule meetings for Wednesday, February 7 after the Legislative Exchange
adjourns.
If you need help scheduling those meetings, contact WCA Government
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Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Agenda
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The 2018 WCA Legislative Exchange begins Tuesday, February 6 with a full agenda. Highlights of the day's schedule include:
9:05 a.m.- WCA Board of Directors Report
Gregg Moore, Chair, WCA Board of Directors
9:20 a.m.-WCA Phone2Action
Kyle Christianson, WCA Director of Government Affairs; Michelle Gormican Thompson, Principal, Thompson Communications
9:40 a.m.-Updates on Changes to the UW System
Ray Cross, President, University of Wisconsin System
10:15 a.m.-Executive Director's Remarks
Mark D. O'Connell, WCA Executive Director
11:00 a.m.-State of Wisconsin Politics
Jenni Dye, State Senate Democratic Committee; Brian Fraley, President, Edge Messaging, LLC, JR Ross, Editor, WisPolitics.com
12:45 p.m.-Legislative Update
Kyle Christianson, WCA Director of Government Affairs; Sarah Diedrick-Kasdorf, WCA Deputy Director of Government Affairs; Dan Bahr, WCA Government Affairs Associate; Marcie Rainbolt, WCA Government Affairs Associate
2:00-Diversity & Inclusivity
Dr. Emila Istrate, Managing Director, Counties Futures Labs, National Association of Counties; Eric Giordano, Program Director, Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, University of Wisconsin-Marathon County
3:00-Blue Zones: Secrets of a Long Life
Tony Buettner, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Blue Zones
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Agenda
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The 2018 WCA Legislative Exchange continues Wednesday, February 7 at 8:30 a.m. with a welcome from WCA Executive Director Mark D. O'Connell. Other speakers include:
8:35 a.m.- Legislative Leadership Roundtable
Robin Vos, Speaker, Wisconsin State Assembly; Gordon Hintz, Minority Leader, Wisconsin State Assembly; Scott Fitzgerald, Majority Leader, Wisconsin State Senate; Janet Bewley, Assistant Minority Leader, Wisconsin State Senate; Mark D. O'Connell, WCA Executive Director (Moderator)
9:30 a.m.-Ask the Attorney and WCA Staff
Andrew Phillips, Attorney, von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
10:05 a.m.-Tax Reform Plan
John Macco, Representative, Wisconsin State Assembly
10:30 a.m.-Gubernatorial Remarks
Scott Walker, Governor, State of Wisconsin
10:55 a.m.-Next Generation 911
Tom Czaja, Director of Emergency Communications, Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs
11:15 a.m.-Supreme Court Candidates
Rebecca Dallet, Candidate, Wisconsin Supreme Court; Michael Screnock, Candidate, Wisconsin Supreme Court (invited); Timothy Burnes, Candidate, Wisconsin Supreme Court
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WCA County Reception: Tuesday, February 6, 2018
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Join us for the WCA County Reception from 5-7 p.m. at the Madison Concourse Hotel. There is no charge for county delegates and their guest.
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, your contribution is $8.00, representing the value of the food, beverage and other matters provided at the event.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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The Wisconsin Counties Association thanks our sponsors for their generous assistance in helping to make the 2018 Legislative Exchange a huge success.
See the sponsor flyer here.
To learn more about these county supporters, click on the links below:
Event Sponsors:
General Sponsors
Premier Solutions Group
Giveaway Sponsors
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In an attempt to answer questions we regularly receive on the WCA Legislative Exchange, we've created our list of frequently asked questions.
Can I get a copy of the agenda for the event?
How do I get to the Madison Concourse Hotel?
I have a question about my hotel reservation. Who do I contact?
For questions about your hotel reservation, please contact the Madison Concourse Hotel directly at 800.356.8293.
Can I park directly at the hotel?
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's or Wednesday's meals.
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, your contribution is $8.00, representing the value of the food, beverage and other matters provided at the event.
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