Breakout Sessions 3
An update from Commissioner Bobbi Jo Lewis from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Rural and Municipal Aid.
- Bobbi Jo Lewis, Commissioner, Rural and Municipal Aid
Counties across Kentucky are finding new and innovative ways to attract investment and create local opportunities. Lucas Witt, Co-Founder and Partner at MWM Consulting, LLC, will share practical strategies and real-world examples of how counties can leverage partnerships, incentives and creative financing tools to spur economic growth and strengthen their communities.
- Lucas Witt, Co-Founder and Partner, MWM Consulting, LLC
As required by 2025 House Bill 321, this session will explore housing needs across the state and discuss strategies that local communities can adopt to help alleviate the housing shortage and provide more affordable housing options.
- Brian Davis, Director, Louisville Metro Office of Planning
- Brian Howard, Executive Director, Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission
In this session, legal expert Jeffrey Mando examines the key factors contributing to increased liability exposure, recent legal trends impacting public entities and proactive strategies counties can adopt to reduce risk and control costs.
- Jeffrey Mando, Member, Adams Law