CapCon 2024 Program

Wednesday, March 13

Railroad Crossing Safety: Regulatory Functions and Project Funding Opportunities Meeting Room 202 Join The Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Rail for a discussion regarding safety issues at railroad crossings and an overview of state and federal grant programs that are available to assist local road agencies with crossing projects. Topics will include our regulatory authority, statutory requirements, crossing inspections, notices regarding maintenance concerns, and details on programs that provide opportunities for local agencies to apply for funding and assistance with making improvements at railroad crossings. Speakers: Kristian Foondle, Rail Safety Manager, MDOT Office of Rail Alexis Louth, Local Grade Crossing Program Analyst, Michigan Department of Transportation Moderator: Valerie Kindle, Mayor, Harper Woods CC 9: Community and Resident Service CC 10: Service Delivery CC 12: Financial Management and Budgeting Meeting Rooms 204–205 The League is a successful, grassroots organization largely because of the involvement of active members. In the Lobbying 2.0 breakout session, you learned the nuts and bolts of advocacy. In this session, you will hear from a panel of experts as they share their best practices for lobbying and messaging to achieve results and their experiences being lobbied. Learn how to effectively communicate your message and develop coalitions and partnerships with groups and businesses to achieve your community’s goals. Earn an Elected Officials Academy (EOA) Advocacy Credit in this session. Speakers: Jennifer Smith, Director of Government Relations, Michigan Association of School Boards Melvin Henley, Policy Manager, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) Monique Field-Foster, Executive Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd John LaMacchia II, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League (moderator) Moderator: Tina DeMoore, Councilmember, Petoskey CC 2: Community Engagement CC 6: Strategic Leadership Lobbying 3.0

CC 8: Policy Facilitation and Implementation CC 14: Communication and Information Sharing

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