The challenges facing today’s municipalities call for new funding sources to protect taxpayers from the financial burden of projects, infrastructure upgrades, and the unexpected costs of managing emerging contaminants such as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Municipalities can be impacted by PFAS without even knowing it, as airports, firefighting training facilities, landfills and other municipal operations can be sources of unintended contamination. One innovative funding strategy that can help mitigate any damage and potentially fund other projects is litigation and anticipated settlements against the manufacturers responsible for PFAS contamination.
Register for this free webinar to learn firsthand from Elizabeth Schoedel, Chief Assistant City Attorney for Spokane, WA, about the city’s journey from PFAS detections to infrastructure funding. Ken Sansone, Senior Partner at SL Environmental Law Group, will also provide local leaders with an overview of the current landscape and actionable strategies for financial resilience, including cost recovery opportunities to shift the burden from taxpayers to PFAS manufacturers.
Why Attend?
- Protect revenue streams
- Explore legal pathways for cost recovery
- Gain insights from Spokane’s proactive approach
Note: Registration link will take you to a non-NLC web page.