Sponsored by APWA’s Small Cities Rural Communities Committee Public works departments in small cities and rural communities often face challenges in advocating for federal, state, and community support for issues and funding related to critical services and infrastructure. Attend this session and get practical ideas and tools to engage elected officials and bring positive results for your agency. 

Learning Objectives:

1.     Explore methods used to advocate for support for public works issues.

2.     Assess methods and ideas for applicability and use in your community.

3.     Develop a practical strategy for advocacy with federal, state, and local officials.

SPEAKERS:

Stan Brown, P Eng, PWLF
City Manager,  City of Oakwood,  Oakwood,  GA

Andy Haney
Director of Public Works,  Ottawa,  KS

Robert D. Lowry, MPA, PE, PWLF
Director of Public Works,  City of Colleyville,  Colleyville,  TX

Dr. Jason M. Peek, PhD, PE
Transportation Department Manager,  City of Stillwater OK,  Stillwater,  OK

David J. Pinsonneault, CSFM, CPRP
 DPW Operations Manager,  Town of Lexington Department of Public Works,  Lexington,  MA

 

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Stan Brown, P Eng, PWLF

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