2 Weeks Out: Friday Sessions You Can’t Miss at #MACoCon

MACo’s Winter Conference (December 10-12) will be packed with timely content on housing, technology, and fiscal readiness, all aimed at helping counties navigate uncertainty and prepare for the 2026 legislative session.

Here are two sessions that will close out the #MACoCon experience with clear next steps for Maryland’s counties:

General Session
2026 General Assembly Forecast
Sponsored by DMI, Inc.

What’s in store for the 2026 legislative session? From fiscal outlooks to pending policy changes, this is your sneak-peek at what’s next in Annapolis. Attendees will get key insight into need-to-know issues and more from legislative leadership and the Administration.

Speakers:

  • Jeremy Baker, Chief Legislative Officer, Governor Wes Moore
  • The Honorable David Moon, Majority Leader, MD House of Delegates
  • The Honorable Stephen Hershey, Minority Leader, MD State Senate
  • The Honorable Jason Buckel, Minority Leader, MD House of Delegates

Moderator: The Honorable MC Keegan-Ayer, 2026 MACo President, Council Member, Frederick County

Closing Session
Highway User Revenues: The Lifeline of Local Roads

Highway User Revenues have long been essential to maintaining local roads, repairing bridges, and keeping Maryland communities connected, but their future is uncertain. With a 2027 funding cliff approaching and transportation habits evolving, counties face growing pressure to protect this critical source of infrastructure funding. This session will break down the history of HUR, why it still matters, and what counties can do to advocate for sustained local transportation support.

Speakers:

  • David Juppe, Legislative & Revenue Manager, Prince George’s County
  • Todd Mohn, PE, County Administrator, Queen Anne’s County
  • Laura Larsen, Budget Director, Baltimore City

Moderator: The Honorable Courtney Watson, MD House of Delegates

Plus, don’t miss other Friday sessions, including a deep dive on education and another Academy Core course (Employment Issues).

Full agenda & registration information available at Winter 2025 (December) | MACo

MACo’s Winter Conference, “Local Leadership, Lasting Impact: Shaping What’s Next,” will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD, on December 10-12, 2025. 

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