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This webinar is available on-demand. If you have issue accessing the recording, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.

NACo’s upcoming 2025 Legislative Conference will see a record number of attendees who are attending their first major NACo event. This webinar will be an introduction into all the conference has to offer: policy committee meetings, general sessions, receptions, navigating the hotel and more. Join us for this overview and to ask any questions you have before traveling to Washington, D.C.!

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Speakers

Eryn Hurley

Eryn Hurley

Managing Director, Government Affairs & NACo Federal Fellowship Initiative
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Jack Peterson

Managing Director of Membership & Events

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