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41THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 20247 %u2013 9 a.m. Registration OpenEagle Ballroom Foyer7 %u2013 8 a.m. Breakfast Buffet and Breakout Sessions by County Populations ReportsAll attendees of Affiliate and Associate meetings are invited to join us for breakfast before their scheduled meetings. Breakout sessions by county population reports will be presented.Convener: Alvin Perez, Riley County Operations ManagerModerator: Justin Mader, Saline County EngineerPanelists: John Ellermann, Riley County Public Works Director; Jon Jordan,Cowley County Public Works Superintendent; Brendan Mackay, Ellis CountyPublic Works Director; and Randy Blehm, Meade County Public WorksAdministrator Sponsored By: The Railroad Yard, Inc., USI Insurance Services and Watko Benefit Group8:15 %u2013 9:15 a.m. Concurrent Education Workshops (Block F)Stump the Road Officials Panel DiscussionRedbud A%u201cStump the Road Officials%u201d session will be an open panel discussion. We are asking the audience to challenge our panel of experts with your toughest questions on road and bridge construction and maintenance. We will tackle pressing issues and provide innovative solutions. Bring your queries, share your experiences, and help us shape the future of Kansas county roads.How to Effectively Communicate with Your State LegislatorsRedbud BConvener: Justin Waggoner, Sedgwick County Assistant CounselorPresenter: Jay Hall, Deputy Director and General Counsel, Kansas Association of CountiesEvery elected official is ultimately responsible to only one group of people - their constituents. Nothing is more powerful or important than communicating with your elected representatives. They need to hear from you, or they may not understand your county%u2019s perspective on important issues. During this session, Jay will share tips and best practices on how you can effectively communicate with your legislators.