52nd Annual KACo Conference & Exposition
Nov. 18-20, 2026 | Central Bank Center | Lexington, KY
52nd Annual KACo Conference & Exposition
Nov. 18-20, 2026
Central Bank Center | Lexington, KY

Breakout Sessions Part 2

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Meeting Rooms 6 and 7, Level 2
  • From social media comments to public records and employee speech, communicating on behalf of county government can raise tricky legal and practical questions. Bring your questions for an interactive discussion about what county officials can—and can't—say.

  • Brenna Angel, Director of Communications, KACo
  • Rich Ornstein, Staff Attorney, KACo
Meeting Room 4, Level 2
  • Are you taking full advantage of everything KACo has to offer? Discover the programs, services and resources available to your county as a KACo member.

  • KACo Staff,
Meeting Room 8, Level 2
  • Local actions surrounding data centers are among the most significant decisions facing county officials. This session will provide an overview of what data centers are, an update on the current data center landscape in Kentucky, and the role county leaders play in the siting process.

  • Brian Howard, Executive Director, Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission
  • Brian Davis, Director, Louisville Metro Office of Planning
Meeting Room 2, Level 2
  • How well do you know your county by the numbers? Explore key demographic, economic and community trends shaping Kentucky's counties and learn where to find reliable data to support local decisions.

  • Kayla Smith, Public Policy Manager, KACo
  • Jennifer Burnett, Chief Innovation Officer, KACo