Join the AWC advocacy team for a full recap of city-related issues from the 2026 legislative session. AWC lobbyists provide an overview of the outcomes on city legislative priorities, summarize the impacts of passed legislation on cities, and talk through the updates to state budgets. Watch to the end to learn how to make the most impact during the legislative interim to prepare for 2027.

This webinar is for mayors, councilmembers, city managers/administrators, attorneys, and finance directors.

Recorded April 14, 2026

Presenters:

• Candice Bock, Government Relations Director, AWC
• Carl Schroeder, Government Relations Deputy Director, AWC
• Steven Ellis, Government Relations Advocate, AWC
• Derrick Nunnally, Government Relations Advocate, AWC

PowerPoint presentation slides

Resources:

• AWC | Strong city advocacy tools
• AWC | Strong cities advocacy guide
• AWC | Salary & Benefit Survey
• AWC | Bill tracker
• AWC | 2026 City Legislative Priorities – Outcomes

Recording:

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