Councilmember Garrett Christianson was recently in Washington DC representing the City of Elk River at the Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Leadership Day Conference at the White House, alongside local officials from other Minnesota municipalities, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. The conference featured guest speakers, panel discussions, and FAQ sessions about federal-state-local priorities pertinent to the respective states in attendance. Some of the topics discussed included: building resilient communities through proactive planning, workforce development, emergency preparedness and effective budgeting among other things.