Madison Concourse Hotel, 1 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703
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February 5-6, 2019
2019 WCA Legislative Exchange Sneak Peak
The Wisconsin Counties Association will hold the 2019 WCA Legislative Exchange February 5-6 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 state agency secretaries, legislative leaders and Governor Evers.
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 ramp is now open, but there is still construction going on inside. Stalls that cannot be used are clearly marked and you are encouraged to drive carefully, especially upon entering and exiting the ramp.
A city garage is also located a half block from the hotel on the corner of Dayton Street and Carroll Street.
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Madison 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 6 after the Legislative Exchange adjourns.
If you need help scheduling those meetings, contact WCA Government Affairs Assistant Chelsea Fibert at
fibert@wicounties or at 866.404.2700
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Agenda
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The 2019 WCA Legislative Exchange begins Tuesday, February 5 with a full agenda. Highlights of the day's schedule include:
9:00 a.m.- Opening Remarks
Mark D. O'Connell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Counties Association
9:01 a.m.-Gubernatorial Remarks
Tony Evers, Governor, State of Wisconsin
9:12 a.m.-Welcome
Lance Pliml, Chair, WCA Board of Directors
9:20 a.m.-Working with Wisconsin Counties Update
Douglas O'Brien, Regional Director, United States Department of Health & Human Services
9:30 a.m.-New State Agency Leaders
Joel Brennan, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Administration; Emilie Amundson, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families; Peter Barca, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Revenue
10:15 a.m.-Predicting the Future
Mark D. O'Connell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Counties Association
10:50 a.m.-Introduction to Forward Analytics
Dale Knapp, Director of Research and Analytics, Wisconsin Counties Association
11:15 a.m.-Digital Counties and Artificial Intelligence
Oliver Buechse, Co-Founder, Advancing AI Wisconsin
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-Ask the Attorney and WCA Staff
Andrew Phillips, Attorney, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
2:30-Leadership and the Impact it Leaves
Mark Tauscher, Former American Football Offensive Tackle in the National Football League (NFL) and Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer
3:30-"Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime"
Tommy G. Thompson, Former Governor, State of Wisconsin
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Agenda
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The 2019 WCA Legislative Exchange continues Wednesday, February 6 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; Jennifer Shilling, Minority Leader, Wisconsin State Senate; Mark D. O'Connell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Counties Association (Moderator)
9:35 a.m.-Legal Updates
Andrew Phillips, Attorney, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
10:15 a.m.-New State Agency Leaders
Craig Thompson, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Transportation; Mary Kolar, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Brad Pfaff, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; Andrea Palm, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Sara Meaney, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Elizabeth Kluesner, Deputy Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
11:00 a.m.-Opioid Litigation Update
Erin Dickinson, Owner and Founding Partner, Crueger Dickinson, LLC
11:20 a.m.-The Insiders: Chuck Chvala and Scott Jensen
Chuck Chvala, Democrat, Former Senate Majority Leader; Scott Jensen, Republican, Former Assembly Speaker
11:50 a.m.-New This Year: Grab a complimentary boxed lunch for the road
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WCA County Reception: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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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 registered 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 2019 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
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?
The Madison Concourse Hotel ramp is now open, but there is still construction going on inside. Stalls that cannot be used are clearly marked and you are encouraged to drive carefully, especially upon entering and exiting the ramp.
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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Save the Date
2020 WCA Legislative Exchange
February 4-5, 2020
Madison Concourse Hotel
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