Preserve Local Community Television and Local Franchising
Thursday, February 24, 2011
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
League of Minnesota Cities l Large Conference Room
145 University Ave W l St. Paul, MN 55103
Registration Fees: (includes box lunch)
$25 MACTA, LMC and ACM members
$50 Non-members
Who Should Attend
MACTA Members
Cable Commissioners and Staff
PEG Managers, Board Members, Producers Volunteers and Staff
City Elected Officials and Staff
League of Minnesota Cities Members
Alliance for Community Media (ACM)
ACM Midwest Regional Members
Topics
On the State Level:
· How do all the changes at the Legislature impact cities and PEG facilities?
· What telecomm and cable issues may come up this session?
· Update on the Broadband Task Force
· Update on the Qwest/CenturyLink merger
On the Federal Level:
· What can cities and PEG facilities do to help get the CAP Act passed?
· How will cities’ authority over rights-of-way and local governments be impacted this year with the changes in Congress and the FCC?
· Update on PEG-related court cases and FCC proceedings
Agenda
10:00 – 11:30 Welcome and Introduction of new House Commerce Committee Chair
Rep. Joe Hoppe (invited).
Update from Minnesota Department of Commerce Commissioner or staff.
State and Federal Updates
Speakers - Mike Reardon - Emcee/Moderator
Jodie Miller and Cor Wilson, MACTA
Ann Higgins - LMC
Joe Bagnoli and Sarah Psick, Lobbyists
Legislative Update & Practice Session
MACTA Lobbyists will review MACTA’s positions, provide talking points, and hand-out materials to share with legislators.
11:30 – 12:00 Box lunches and networking, individual prep for lobbying visits
After lunch, walk to the Capitol for meetings and/or on camera interviews with legislators. MACTA Lobbyists and legislative committee members are available to accompany you to your meeting(s) if desired.
12:00 – 4:00 Meetings and television interviews with legislators at the Capitol
Need Assistance:
Ø Joe Bagnoli (Lobbyist) 612-338-2525 jtb@mcgrannshea.com
Ø Sarah Psick (Lobbyist) 952-200-4499 sjp@mcgrannshea.com
Ø Ann Higgins (League of MN Cities) 651-281-1257 ahiggins@lmnc.org
Ø Jodie Miller (MACTA Legislative Co-Chair) 651-450-9891 ndc4@townsquare.tv
Ø Mike Reardon (MACTA Legislative Co-Chair) 651-266-8875 Mike.Reardon@ci.stpaul.mn.us