Moving Forward at a Distance: Tools for Keeping Local Government Open for Business While on PAUSE We are all in uncharted waters in the current landscape of construction stoppages, closures of non-essential businesses, municipal workforce reduction and working remotely. Let’s join together (while practicing social distance!) to share insights, inspiration and strategies for keeping government open through technology and alternative means of engaging the public. Join this panel of municipal officials and advisors for a discussion of tips and tools that can be used to keep business progressing forward in local government while maintaining social distancing and remote work restrictions.

Moderator:

Mary Beth Bianconi – Delaware Engineering

Panelists:

Hon. Chris Burdick – Bedford Town Supervisor

Lyle Anderson – Technical Support, Town of New Castle

Eric Gordon, Esq. – Keane & Beane, P.C. – Town of Bedford Town Attorney

Kristin O’Neill, Esq. – Assistant Director, Committee on Open Government

Norma Drummond – Commissioner of Planning, Westchester County