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05/10/2024

NECA Legislative Conference (May 6 -8, 2024)

Program was held at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C.

NECA Legislative Conference
May 6 - 8, 2024

The 2024 NECA Legislative Conference was held May 6 – 8, 2024 in Washington, D.C.  The conference was held at the Salamander Hotel.  Illinois was well-represented.  This contingent was one of the largest at the Conference.  Over a dozen meetings were scheduled with members of Congress and the Senate.  The Conference sessions included discussion on topics, including:  Economic Forecast, the upcoming elections, a special NECA – Issue Briefing, panel discussions concerning Tax Reform, Permitting Reform, workforce development, among other areas. 

The overall issues discussed with the Congressional and Senate representatives / staff members included the following:

We thank our members who were able to attend this year’s event:  Jim McGlynn, Sr., ECA Legislative Committee Chair, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc., Bill Cullen, ECA Legislative Committee, Sharlen Electric Company;  Kendra Dinkins, ECA Vice President, Taylor Electric Company; Bob Forrest, M.J. Electric, LLC; Jerry Kosteck, Hy-Power Electric Company; Jerry McGlynn, ECA Executive Committee; McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.  We thank all for support of ECA legislative activities.

NECA Legislative Conference 2024Pictured above from left to right are:
Jerry Kosteck, Hy-Power Electric Company,
Bill Cullen, ECA Legislative Committee, Sharlen Electric Company,
Kendra Dinkins, ECA Vice President, Taylor Electric Company,
Bob Forrest, M.J. Electric, LLC,
Jim McGlynn, Sr., ECA Legislative Committee Chair, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.,
Jerry McGlynn, ECA Executive Committee, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc., and
Mark Thomas, ECA Executive Vice President.

NECA Legislative Conference 2024Pictured above is a panel discussion during the Legislative Conference.

NECA Legislative Conference 2024Pictured above is Illinois Representative Nikki Budzinki addressing the Illinois contingent.

NECA Legislative Conference 2024Pictured above are members of the Chicago Chapter group speaking with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi.

NECA Legislative Conference 2024Pictured above are members of the Chicago Chapter group with an aide of Congresswoman Delia Ramirez.

NECA Legislative Conference 2024Pictured above are members of the overall Illinois contingent with an aide of Congresswoman Robin Kelly.

NECA Legislative Conference 2024Pictured above are members of the overall Illinois contingent with an aide of Congressman Sean Casten.

NECA Legislative Conference 2024Pictured above are members of the overall Illinois contingent with an aide of Senator Tammy Duckworth.

NECA Legislative Conference 2024Pictured above are members of the overall Illinois contingent with an aide of Senator Richard Durbin.

NECA Legislative Conference 2024Pictured above from left to right are:
Congressman Jonathan Jackson, 
Jerry Kosteck, Hy-Power Electric Company, and
Illinois Congressman Tim Burchett (TN)

NECA Legislative Conference 2024Pictured above is the Closing Reception. 

 

 

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