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Talking Points
December 2019
From the Executive Office
Voting on the proposed APWA bylaws amendments closes December 12. Once you’ve logged into the
APWA website, you can either go to MyAPWA to find the Vote icon or watch the rolling banner at the
top for the notice. Read pages 4-6 of the November Reporter article for details on the major proposed
changes. The link is also available on the Vote Now page.
Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party retained enough seats in Parliament after Canada’s 43rd
federal election on October 21 to govern with a strong minority in the House of Commons. Though the
Liberals lost the popular vote to the Conservatives and came in 13 parliamentary seats short of the 170
needed for a majority, they won the most seats in the House.
Two members of cabinet lost their seats in the election—former Minister of Public Safety and
Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale and former Minister of Natural Resources Amarjeet Sohi—after
Liberals were shut out in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
In a press conference on October 23, Prime Minister Trudeau ruled out a formal governing coalition, but
said he would meet with all parties to discuss priorities, which are likely to include tackling climate
change, a universal tax cut, and expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. The Prime Minister met with
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet on November
13, followed by NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on November 14. On November 4, Elizabeth May stepped
down as Green Party Leader after more than 13 years.
In an effort to address regional tensions, the Prime Minister held discussions with premiers following the
election, including a call with New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs and a meeting November 8 with
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and November 12 with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. A meeting of
Canada’s Premiers, chaired by Mr. Moe, will take place on Monday, December 2.
On November 20, the Prime Minister announced his cabinet for the 43rd Parliament, keeping nearly all
of his re-elected ministers from the last government. The 37-member team (including the prime
minister) has the gender parity the Prime Minister promised and includes seven new ministers, three of
whom are newly elected MPs (10 members of the cabinet are from Quebec and 11 are from the Greater
Toronto Area).
With no MPs from Alberta or Saskatchewan, the Prime Minister named native Albertan Chrystia
Freeland Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, a role in which she will use the diplomatic skills she
honed as Minister of Foreign Affairs to find solutions to regional grievances, starting in the Prairies.
Since the intergovernmental affairs position would normally be considered a demotion for Freeland,
Trudeau also named her Deputy Prime Minister. The largely symbolic role usually involves ceremonial
functions, such as filling in for the prime minister during question period, but Freeland is expected to
play a leadership role across the cabinet, working directly with Trudeau and other ministers on key
federal-provincial issues. Freeland becomes just the tenth deputy prime minister in Canadian history
and the first in 15 years (Anne McLellan last held the post under then-prime minister Paul Martin).
1Freeland will continue to work on the trilateral trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico that she helped craft
in order to ensure its ratification. But François-Philippe Champagne, who has been elevated to Minister
of Foreign Affairs, will take over as the minister responsible for U.S.-Canada relations. In a news
conference November 14, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said an agreement
on the replacement for NAFTA, which needs congressional approval, is close.
Jonathan Wilkinson, who spent many years in Saskatchewan and takes over as Minister of Environment
and Climate Change, is another key minister whose mandate will include working closely with Western
provinces. Former cabinet minister Jim Carr, who announced on October 25 that he has been diagnosed
with blood cancer and is receiving treatment, is stepping outside of cabinet to become the Prime
Minister's special representative for the Prairies, acting as Trudeau's "eyes and ears" in the region.
Catherine McKenna has been named the new Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Bill Blair,
who was in charge of border security and gun control, will replace Ralph Goodale as Minister of Public
Safety and Emergency Preparedness—a file that includes overseeing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
(RCMP), the Canada Border Services Agency, Corrections Canada and the Canadian Security Intelligence
Service (CSIS).
New or now-stand-alone files:
• Northern Affairs (was part of Intergovernmental Affairs and Internal Trade) will be led by Dan
Vandal, a Métis MP from Manitoba.
• Labour (was part of Employment and Workforce Development) will be led by Filomena Tassi.
• Middle Class Prosperity will be led by Mona Fortier, working under the finance department.
The Prime Minister’s Office announced on November 12 that the new Parliament will be convened on
Thursday, December 5.
Governor General Julie Payette, who represents Queen Elizabeth II in Canada, will summon the Liberal
minority-led 43rd Parliament, but will do so on the advice of the Prime Minister. Parliament’s first order
of business upon being recalled will be the election of a Speaker. Current Speaker Geoff Regan was re-
elected to Parliament but isn't automatically returned to the Speaker position.
After the election of the Speaker, the Speech from the Throne will be read by the Governor General,
opening the new session of Parliament and laying out the Government’s legislative priorities. Members
of Parliament debate the speech and then vote. To pass, the speech needs the support of a majority of
the House—170 seats or more—so it will likely feature policies amenable to another party or parties.
The Liberals’ most likely ally is the NDP and during the campaign NDP Leader Singh laid out several
priorities for supporting another party in a minority, including universal pharmacare, affordable housing,
and action on climate change.
Center for Sustainability (C4S)
In the Know
C4S continues to highlight sustainable practices monthly on APWA’s home page. Recent “In the Know”
examples have included:
• November 2019 – Reno, NV Launches New Financing Tool for Sustainable Buildings
• October 2019 – Delta, BC Recognized for Achievement of Carbon Neutrality
2• September 2019 – Evanston, IL Launches Sustainable Business Recognition Program Share your tips and practices for a more sustainable future by contacting Anne Jackson at ajackson@apwa.net. Sustainability Blog C4S has identified monthly themes to guide its highlights of sustainability-related events, tools, and resources throughout the year. Visit the C4S Sustainability Works blog for more information. Chapter Outreach C4S hosts quarterly conference calls for Chapter Sustainability Liaisons. The remaining call scheduled for 2019 is on Tuesday December 10, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. ET. C4S is looking for liaisons to share their experiences with outreach to chapter members about sustainability. If you have something to share, feel free to join a quarterly call. We would love to hear from you! For more information, contact Anne Jackson at ajackson@apwa.net. C4S Sustainability Toolkit Check out the C4S Sustainability Toolkit (accessible from the C4S Resources page or http://sustainabilitytoolkit.apwa.net/). Have a resource you’d like to contribute? Contact Anne Jackson at ajackson@apwa.net. Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) ISI Launches Live Envision Webinar Series Envision the Westminster Way Wednesday December 4, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. ET Strengthening New York City DEP’s Sustainability Through Programmatic Application of Envision Wednesday December 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. ET Application of Envision to the Ship Canal Water Quality Project Tuesday January 14, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET Reaching Platinum: Examples of Two Large Scale Wastewater Infrastructure Projects Wednesday January 29, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET Applying Envision Retroactively – PANYNJ’s experience with the Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Project Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET Recently announced Envision Project Awards • Reconstruction of Runway 3L/21R and Associated Taxiways (Michigan) Government Affairs The Federal Government’s fiscal year 2020 began October 1, 2019. As of the drafting of these Talking Points, the federal government was operating under a continuing resolution (CR) that was in effect through November 21, 2019. Another CR was deemed necessary and passed by both the House and Senate, funding the federal government through December 20. President Trump signed the new CR on November 21. 3
Included in the CR is language to cancel a funding rescission in Section 1438 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (Public Law 114-94). The law requires the rescission of $7.6 billion of unobligated highway funding contract authority on July 1, 2020. Over recent months, APWA has been advocating to Congress the rescission be repealed. In addition to APWA's efforts, we joined with 41 other organizations encouraging Congress to repeal the rescission. In addition to repealing the highway funds rescission, the CR extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to December 20, 2019. APWA has been actively advocating for a long-term extension of the program. NFIP exists to provide affordable insurance options to property owners, renters and businesses, and it encourages communities to take actions and adopt regulations that will mitigate the impact of disasters. NFIP has been funded through more than a dozen short-term extensions since FY 2017. Please read the APWA Washington Report, sent out each Monday Congress is in session, and Advocacy News at www.apwa.net to stay informed on federal legislative developments impacting public works. The APWA Government Affairs team is looking to expand the Advocacy Ambassadors program. The program originated from the Advocacy Task Force under the Council of Chapters. Advocacy Ambassadors is intended to build a network of APWA members who advocate on behalf of the organization at the local, state, and federal levels. We are working to identify an Ambassador in each US APWA chapter, and are looking for interested members. Please spread the word to all APWA members and if they are interested in participating, contact APWA Government Affairs Manager Sean Garcia at sgarcia@apwa.net for more information. If your chapter is interested in hosting an advocacy/media training session, please contact Andrea Eales at aeales@apwa.net or 202-218-6730. The APWA Government Affairs team is happy to customize a training session in advocacy and media to empower your chapter members in successfully advocating to elected officials on behalf of public work. The sessions include an overview of the available APWA advocacy resources, and an update on what is happening on Capitol Hill and in federal agencies that may impact public works. APWA NEEDS YOUR STORIES! Please remember to Tell Your Story through the APWA “Tell Your Story” project. Simply go to the Government Affairs tab at www.apwa.net and click on “Tell Your Story”. Also, please be sure to follow @APWAGOVAFFAIRS on Twitter for current information about Capitol Hill events and activities. Education & Credentialing Follow the Education and Credentialing Department blog for innovative education content, newly released program announcements, career development insights, and more. Accreditation Don’t miss this month’s Reporter article from the City of Henderson, NV Department of Utility Services on the introduction of the Henderson Utility Think Tank. Gaining a better understanding of the Accreditation Program and how to get started in the self- assessment process is as easy as hosting a workshop. Workshops are an ideal way for chapters to 4
increase their educational opportunities and for agencies to learn from their peers how they are tackling the self-assessment process. The self-assesment workshop provides hands-on training to help you understand the process in examining and evaluating your agency’s current policies and procedures, and identifying opportunities to improve the overall effectiveness of your operations. This is a perfect opportunity for staff to learn together and kick off the process to becoming an accredited agency. Self-Assessment Workshops: City of Sarasota, FL Public Works Department – December 16 Osceola County, FL Public Works Department – December 17 Upcoming December Accreditation site visits include: Frisco, TX Charleston, SC November re-accreditation site visits took place in Okaloosa County, FL, Bellevue, WA, and Shawnee, KS. Upcoming December re-accreditation site visits include: Dublin, OH Flower Mound, TX Sumter County, FL Certifications The 2020 certification exam schedule is now available at www.apwa.net/certification. The remaining exam dates for 2019 are December 10, 11, 12. The Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) Job Analysis survey is complete, results have been tabulated, and the examination upgrade is moving forward. The next step is identifying and developing new questions to be included in the updated examination. If interested in participating, please contact Phyllis Muder at certification@apwa.net. The Certified Public Works Professional (CPWP) certifications are a great opportunity to show your staff’s leadership to your communities while the CPFP, CPII and CSM provide an avenue for Public Works Professionals to showcase their unique skills and talents. If you would like more information on the CPII (Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector), the CPFP (Certified Public Fleet Professional), the CSM (Certified Stormwater Manager), the CPWP-M (Certified Public Works Professional-Management) or the CPWP-S (Certified Public Works Professional-Supervision) please contact us at certification@apwa.net. Certificate Programs Two new certificate programs will be added to the offerings at the North American Snow Conference in 2020. The new Winter Maintenance Operator Certificate program and the Public Fleet Management Certificate program will both have their national debut in Cleveland in April of 2020. The addition of these two programs will offer both operators and aspiring fleet professionals an opportunity to experience Snow Conference in a new way. 5
Click, Listen & Learn Recordings of the October Click, Listen & Learn programs “Succession Planning and Servant Leadership: Critical to the success of any public works agency” and “Addressing Drainage Concerns with 2D Hydraulic Modeling” are now available for viewing in the Members’ Library. For more information on APWA Click, Listen & Learn programs, please contact education@apwa.net. Conferences – PWX and North American Snow Conference Planning is underway for the 2020 North American Snow Conference (NASC) and PWX 2020. A special thank you goes out to the Program Review Committees for both events. The NASC Program Review Committee met in Kansas City in November to make final selections and plan the education program for the conference. PWX Program Review committee members are in the process of reading and ranking all the submitted proposals. Keep watch via APWA’s website and social media for information about the exciting topics and speakers that will be part of these two great events. The 2020 conference dates and locations are: North American Snow Conference: April 19-22, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio PWX – Public Works Expo: August 30-September 2, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana APWA eLearning Portal Now Available, DIY: Ethics for PW Professionals WorksShop Kit. This can be a great resource for your Human Resources onboarding and ongoing employee trainings. This training can boost morale, provide them with tools and methods to make sound ethical decisions, and establish ethical boundaries within your organization. Coming soon will be DIY: Ethics for Supervisors WorksShop Kit. If you have already purchased DIY: Ethics for PW Professionals, you will receive a 30% discount with coupon code for DIY: Ethics for PW Supervisors. The kit will contain the Facilitator Guide, Participant Guide, Power Point Slides, CEU Workshop Forms, marketing resources, and a session evaluation template. “The Habits of Dysfunctional Leaders” (Full eLearning Course) is also available. This course has been designed to help individuals identify, manage, and avoid dysfunctional leadership habits. Also, it will help you identify areas that may need improvement and determine how to successfully work with individuals who employ these behaviors. For more information on our DIY Kits or e-courses, please email lms@apwa.net. Emerging Leaders Academy The Emerging Leaders Academy Class XIII held their kick-off retreat in Kansas City, November 7-9, 2019. During the retreat, they started discussions about their final class project, honing in on the topic of how to identify and support your agency’s emerging leaders. The ELA Subcommittee of the Leadership and Management Committee will be engaged in conversations over the next few months, with the goal of providing the committee with recommendations to ensure the future success and sustainability of the program. For questions about ELA or for more information, contact ela@apwa.net. Public Works Institutes The PWI Resource Library is being expanded to include interactive exercises and case studies for each Unit. Institutes willing to share their presentation, exercise, and/or case study materials can submit their materials to Basil Johnson at bjohnson@apwa.net for inclusion on the PWI Resource page. 6
Top Tech In support of APWA's Top Tech initiative, the webinar series called Talking Top Tech kicked off in June 2018. This series consists of a panel discussion format and focuses on looking at each of the identified Top Tech through different lenses such as Public Works, Consultants, Industry, Policy and Legislation, and International. Thank you to everyone that voted in the bracket challenge to identify the Top Trending Technologies for 2020. You can still register for the last program of 2019 for the Top Trending Technologies: Talking Top Tech: Augmented Reality Edition; December 5 at 10:00 a.m. CT Previous Talking Top Tech programs are available in the Members’ Library and on YouTube under the Education and Credentialing Playlist. Finally, the most recent episode of the Roving Reporter Education Series visited Gainesville, Florida to talk with their first responders about why public works is an integral part of the team and the value of public works in emergency response. Catch it here: Season 2: Episode 2: The Value of Public Works to Police and Fire. Previous episodes: Season 2: Episode 1: The Value of Public Works as First Responders Season 1: Episode 3: Smart Cities Season 1: Episode 2: Connected Vehicles Season 1: Episode 1: Autonomous Vehicles If you have questions on any of these programs, please contact education@apwa.net. Meetings Upcoming Events 2020 NORTH AMERICAN SNOW CONFERENCE, April 19-22, Cleveland, OH PWX 2020, August 30-September 2, New Orleans, LA 2021 NORTH AMERICAN SNOW CONFERENCE, April 11-14, Grand Rapids, MI PWX 2021, August 29-September 1, St. Louis, MO 2022 NORTH AMERICAN SNOW CONFERENCE, April 10-13, Pittsburgh, PA PWX 2022, August 28-31, Charlotte, NC 2023 NORTH AMERICAN SNOW CONFERENCE, April 16-19, Omaha, NE PWX 2023, August 27-30, San Diego, CA 2024 NORTH AMERICAN SNOW CONFERENCE, April 28-May 1, Kansas City, MO PWX 2024, August 18-21, Chicago, IL Membership As of October 30, membership stands at 30,539. The November total will be available in the Membership Section of the Chapter Leader Resources on December 8. 7
The Never Been A Member rate will be $105 beginning on January 1, 2020. Chapters that promote the
rate or include it in the non-member pricing for an event should note the change.
Save the Date! There will be a Membership 101 webinar held on Tuesday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m. CT.
This webinar is an excellent opportunity for all chapter and branch membership chairs and membership
committee members to get a complete understanding of the membership process. Those attending the
webinar will learn how to find and make use of the various membership reports and hear of best
practices for membership development from other chapters. Participants will also be able to ask
questions through the one-hour program. For more information, contact Brad Patterson at
bpatterson@apwa.net or 1-816-595-5263.
The Council of Chapters’ Winter Meeting will be held on February 20-21 at the Westin Crown Center in
Kansas City. The Council meetings will be held in conjunction with the APWA technical committee
meetings. Those planning to attend should call (816) 474-4400 to make hotel reservations. Please
mention the American Public Works Association to receive the special room rate of $161 per room per
night plus applicable taxes and fees. Reservations must be made by January 28, 2020, to receive the
discounted rate. Additional registration information will be available in early December.
Tech Talk: A Quick List of Ongoing Projects from the
APWA Technical Committees
Asset Management Committee
The Asset Management Committee is finalizing articles for the January APWA Reporter magazine which
will be shared with the Engineering & Technology Committee. The committee is also excited to welcome
new member Greg Chartier from Saskatchewan, Canada.
Emergency Management Committee
November was National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. The Emergency
Management Committee’s Department of Homeland Security Knowledge Team is engaged with the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and participated in a number of events in November including:
• Participated in conference calls on CISA’s efforts to develop the National Critical Functions
(NCFs) as a framework to address cross-sector and emerging risks to cyber and physical
infrastructure.
• Attended (virtually, APWA’s DC staff in person) the next Emergency Services Sector Coordinating
Council meeting
• Attended (virtually, APWA’s DC staff in person) the next Emergency Services Sector – Critical
Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC) Member meeting
• Worked with DHS CISA to include an article in the November edition of the Reporter about
Critical Infrastructure Security and resilience month.
8Engineering and Technology Committee
APWA Engineering and Technology Committee presented the Click, Listen and Learn “Addressing
Drainage Concerns with 2D Hydraulic Modeling” on October 24. You may access the recording in the
Members' Library.
Below are some resources on 2D Hydraulic Modeling that you may find useful:
• Floor Risk Technology, Part IV: Flood Inundation Mapping and Forecasting Article
• Stormwater Modeling Software Article
• City of Sugar Land Master Drainage Plan
• One Water LA
• US Army Corps of Engineers Hydrologic Engineering Center's (CEIWR-HEC) River Analysis System
(HEC-RAS) website
Facilities and Grounds Committee
The Facilities & Grounds Committee is currently working on the Facilities & Grounds Certificate Program
that will launch at the Facilities & Grounds Division annual conference in May 2020 in North Carolina.
Fleet Management Committee
The Fleet Management Committee has begun working on their March 12th Click, Listen & Learn
program. The committee is also continuing to work on their certificate program that will launch at the
North American Snow Conference in April 2020.
Leadership and Management Committee
The Leadership and Management Committee has begun the data collection portion of their
benchmarking project. Also, the committee is excited to welcome new member Karen Kase from the
Chicago Metro Chapter.
Solid Waste Management Committee
The Solid Waste Management Committee has begun the 2nd piece of the Solid Waste New Directors
Toolbox that will focus on post collection. The toolbox will be an interactive PDF available on the APWA
website in 2020.
Transportation Committee
APWA was asked to participate in the AASHTO Transportation System Preservation Technical Service
Program (TSP2). President Spearman appointed Christopher W. McGee, PE as the representative.
Christopher is the Assistant Director – Transportation for the City of Raleigh North Carolina. He is also
the incoming President Elect for the North Carolina Chapter.
President Spearman appointed a new member to the AASHTO Technical Committee on Geometric
Design (TCGD), Joseph Kroboth, III, PE, PWLF. Joseph is the Director, Transportation and Capital
Infrastructure at Loudoun County Virginia and is a past member of the APWA Transportation
Committee. The Transportation Committee would also like to say THANK YOU to Marshall Elizer, Jr, PE,
PTOE, Assistant Secretary Washington State Department of Transportation who has been the
representative to the AASHTO TCGD since 2008.
Utilities and Public Rights-of-Way Committee
UPROW has three very active subcommittees that are responsible for many of the action items on
UPROW’s work plan. Task groups have been formed within the subcommittees to draft guidance
position statements and toolbox items addressing current issues including:
9• Locating of abandoned facilities
• Tolerance zone definition revisions proposed by the Common Ground Alliance (CGA)
• Design locates
• Review of outdated publications and creation of resource library
The committee is closely tracking developments with 5G/small cell technology and is involved with the
APWA Government Affairs Committee Subgroup on 5G/Broadband/Small Cell Issues.
Water Resources Management Committee
On November 12, APWA and the House Public Works and Infrastructure Caucus held a Congressional
briefing on water issues titled, “Water Issues and Public Works: A Discussion on Water Infrastructure,
Regulatory Issues, and Emerging Contaminants.” The briefing provided information on the work done by
public works departments to operate and maintain aging water infrastructure, comply with changing
regulatory schemes, and deal with new challenges.
The panel presented information on how public works departments work to provide safe drinking water,
treat wastewater, and build new water infrastructure, such as stormwater systems. Additionally, there
was discussion of new regulatory proposals, as well as ways the federal government can provide support
and resources to public works departments in the water sector. Panelists for the briefing were:
• Bill Spearman, PE, APWA President
• Barry Sheff, PE, Water Resources Management Committee Chair, Senior Client Manager,
Woodard and Curran
• Evan Pratt, PE, Water Resources Management Committee Member, Commissioner, Director of
Public Works, Washtenaw County, MI.
The briefing was moderated by APWA Executive Director Scott Grayson. The briefing was well attended
with nearly 40 attendees and a series of questions asked of the panelists.
APWA Technical Committees – Explained!
The American Public Works Association has volunteer committees to assist in the management of the
association and its work. The most substantial of these are the Technical Committees that are involved
with specific public works areas. APWA Technical Committees are the “centers of expertise” for the
assigned subject areas, and their primary purpose is to provide direction and oversight to programs,
services and products within the technical area of expertise in support of the APWA strategic plan and
APWA goals and objectives.
Technical Committees are responsible for articles in every issue of the Reporter, PWX/Snow Conference
education sessions, Click, Listen & Learn webinars, Certificate programs, APWA Publications, and
supporting APWA Certification programs for Leadership and Management, Fleet, Stormwater and
Construction Inspection.
10Technical Committee Mission Statements: Asset Management Committee To support APWA members that operate, improve and maintain public works and infrastructure through advocacy, education, resource development, and member engagement in the field of asset management. Emergency Management Committee To provide APWA members with resources and a forum for exchanging and developing ideas, knowledge, and technologies for mitigating from, preparing for, responding to, and recovery from all hazards (manmade and natural disasters). The committee also intends to foster recognition of public works' important role(s) in emergency management. Engineering and Technology Committee To encourage sharing and application of knowledge about engineering and technology and advancing these practices in public works, pursuing APWA’s mission to develop and support the people, agencies, and organizations that plan, build, maintain and improve our communities. Facilities and Grounds Committee To provide APWA members with the resources for exchanging and developing ideas, information, skills, knowledge, and technologies for the operation, management, and maintenance of public buildings, grounds, and parks. The committee also recommends and advances APWA policies and positions concerning public facilities and grounds issues. Fleet Management Committee To support excellence in fleet management, through advancing the leadership, education and promotion of fleet proficiency to APWA members, agencies, and organizations. Leadership & Management Committee To advance Public Works Professionalism through research, application and advocacy of innovative leadership and best management practices. To provide resources to public works professionals in management and leadership. Solid Waste Management Committee To support APWA's role as the recognized leader in public works by providing its members with the resources for exchanging and developing ideas, information, skills, knowledge, and technologies for the operation, management, and maintenance of solid waste facilities. Transportation Committee To provide APWA members with resources for exchanging and developing ideas, information, skills, knowledge, and technologies for the advancement of APWA’s transportation objectives, and to develop and promote environmentally sound, sustainable, cost effective, and safe systems that enhance the livability and quality of life in our communities through active public involvement. 11
Utilities and Public Rights-of-Way Committee
To provide education and information raising awareness about utility-related issues and promoting the
best use of the public rights-of-way.
Water Resources Management Committee
To promote and provide education on best management practices for water resources to achieve
resilient and sustainable systems.
COMMITTEE CHAIR BOARD LIAISON STAFF LIAISON
Asset Management Dan Sailer Jim Neal Matt Harper
dSailer@crgov.com jneal2@sc.rr.com mharper@apwa.net
Emergency Management Mark Ray Stan Brown Rita Cassida
Mark.ray@crystalmn.gov sbrown@cityofoakwood.net rcassida@apwa.net
Engineering & Technology Hesha Gamble Jim Neal Rita Cassida
hgamble@greenvillecounty.org jneal2@sc.rr.com rcassida@apwa.net
Facilities & Grounds Dave Pinsonneault Vic Bianes Matt Harper
dpinsonneault@lexingtonma.gov bianes@cox.net mharper@apwa.net
Fleet Management Mark Stinson Vic Bianes Matt Harper
Mark.Stinson@cityofls.net bianes@cox.net mharper@apwa.net
Leadership & Management Laura Kroeger Stan Brown Matt Harper
lkroeger@udfcd.org sbrown@cityofoakwood.net mharper@apwa.net
Solid Waste Monica Bramble Lisa Rapp Matt Harper
mbramble@cityofnorthport.com lrapp@lakewoodcounty.org mharper@apwa.net
Transportation James Martin Kathleen Davis Rita Cassida
jbm@ncsu.edu davisk@wsdot.wa.gov rcassida@apwa.net
Utilities & Public Rights-of- John Cooper Kathleen Davis Rita Cassida
Way Jcooper@gbateam.com davisk@wsdot.wa.gov rcassida@apwa.net
Water Resources Barry Sheff Lisa Rapp Rita Cassida
Management bsheff@woodardcurran.com lrapp@lakewoodcounty.org rcassida@apwa.net
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