Town Section Meetings 2013 announced
VML is pleased to announce the annual series of regional town section meetings to be held around the state in May and June. These gatherings will offer town officials an opportunity to receive useful information on issues of concern as well as time to interact with other elected and appointed officials. The staff also will brief attendees on key actions of the 2013 General Assembly that impact towns. (New laws become effective July 1). Each meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will include lunch. Download agenda and registration form.
VML Finance Forum handouts available
Here is a listing and links to the agenda and handouts used by speakers at the VML Finance Forum held Dec. 6 in Henrico County.
Agenda
1. 2012 VML Finance Forum Agenda
"Houston, we have a problem." - Presentation by John P. Thomas
Tax restructuring
2. Virginia Tax Reform Fundamentals – Jim Regimbal, Principal, Fiscal Analytics
3. Tax Restructuring in Virginia: A Revenue Neutral Path for Improving Virginia’s Economy – Mike Thompson, Chairman and President, Thomas Jefferson Institute of Public Policy
4. Issues Facing Virginia’s Revenue System – Michael Cassidy, President and CEO, Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis
National Forecast / State Economic Performance
5. National Economic Conditions – Raymond Owens, Senior Economist & Research Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
The fiscal cliff
6. Virginia’s Fiscal Cliff – Frank Shafroth, Director, Center for State & Local Leadership, George Mason University; Director of Legislative Affairs & Intergovernmental Relations, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
State government budget outlook
7. 2013 Session Budget Outlook – Betsey Daley, Staff Director, Senate Finance Committee
Effects of Affordable Care Act on state and local budgets
8. Medicaid Expansion: Possible Impact on State and Local Government – Joe Flores, Legislative Analyst, Senate Finance Committee
9. Medicaid Reform: A Path Forward – Katie Webb, Senior Vice President, Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
10. Next Steps in Health Reform – Katie Webb, Senior Vice President, Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
The league sponsors an annual conference that includes general sessions featuring nationally-known speakers, an array of workshops on topics of current interest, the adoption of the league's legislative program for the upcoming year and the election of league officers. The league also sponsors a conference for newly elected officials in July of even-numbered years following May municipal elections. The league co-sponsors a Legislative Day at the midpoint of General Assembly sessions. Finally, other conferences and workshops on current topics such as complying with sexual harassment laws, the telecommunications act and the business, professional and occupational license tax are held as issues arise.
