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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/07/2026 at 8:00 AM (CDT)
Join us for the League's 2026 Spring Exchange!
Join us for the League's 2026 Spring Exchange!
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- Non-member - $410
- Member-League - $325
- Member-League Insured - Free!
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Registration Pricing
| Early Bird | Regular Registration | Last Minute Registration | *Guest | |
| February 17 - March 16 | March 17 - April 21 | April 22 - May 6 | ||
| League Insured | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Non-Insured | $310 | $325 | $375 | $100 |
| Non-Members | $410 | $425 | $475 | $100 |
*Guests are welcome to join the Thursday evening event and meal. All other functions of the event are intended for registrants.
2026 League
Spring Exchange
May 7-8, 2026
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Track 1
Secure & Connected: Innovative Approaches to Building Resilient Communities
Forward-thinking strategies for community protection, examining how drones and modern legal frameworks can be used responsibly to enhance the quality of life and security for every Wisconsin resident.
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Track 2
Dollars & Sense: Making Local Money Work
Breaking down the "alphabet soup" of municipal finance into clear, actionable insights. Creative approaches to maximize local resources, understand the rules of the road, and make smart financial decisions that stand the test of time.
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Thursday, May 7
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
General
Breakfast & Registration
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9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Opening General Session
Building the Megaphone: Robust Communication Systems for Every Scenario
Mueller Communications
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Track 1
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Phil Johnson
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Track 2
Municipal Debt Financing 101
Charlie Verbos, PTMA
Erik Kass, PTMA
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11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Track 1
Government Fraud: Prevention, Detection, and the Insurance Reality Check
Krisztina Dommer, Lauterbach & Amen
Jon Budzien, R&R Insurance
Karl Warwick, City Administrator, City of Glendale
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11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Track 2
Levy Limit Referendum Planning
Kayla Thorpe, Ehlers
Jon Cameron, Ehlers
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12:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Lunch & General Session
The Power of the Story: Turning Local Impact into Legislative Influence
Toni Herkert, Government Affairs Director, The League
Evan Miller, Government Affairs Specialist, The League
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Track 1
Search & Seizure: It's Really Complicated
Dan Lowndes, Statewide Services
Remzy Bitar, Municipal Law & Litigation Group
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Track 2
Finance Leadership in the Real World
Nicholas Rhinehart, City of Superior
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5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Social Event
Dinner, Networking & Improv Show
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Friday, May 8
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8:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Breakfast & General Session
The "Lotto" Strategy: Ensuring Continuity When the Unexpected Happens
Kami Lynch, UW Extension Local Government Education
Jess Wildes, Innovative Public Advisors
Jay Shambeau, Innovative Public Advisors
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Track 1
Drones and Emergency Services
Covering advantages, pitfalls when starting a drone program, and resources available through your insurer and local educational organizations.
Blair Rogacki, MPIC
Rob Hoch, NWTC Drone Training
John Vose, Underwriting Director, MPIC
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Track 2
TIF 101
Kayla Thorpe, Ehlers
Jon Cameron, Ehlers
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Roundtable
Member Roundtables - Small, Medium & Large
Back by popular demand - roundtables bringing together municipal stakeholders for discussion, collaboration, and networking across our most critical and important topics. |
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Closing Session & Lunch
Ask the Attorneys
You ask, we answer! Bring your pressing legal questions to League Attorneys, or simply listen as they field questions from municipal leaders on the most critical topics facing local government today. |
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