Funding 911: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How Leaders Can Navigate the Politics

Tuesday, January 20 at 2:00 pm ET

Funding 911 is complex, political, and rarely the same from one state to the next. This webinar brings together statewide and local leaders from Wyoming to share real-world insights into what has worked, what hasn’t, and why some funding efforts succeed while others stall. Rather than focusing on theory, the discussion centers on practical strategy—planning, messaging, coalition-building, and timing.

Attendees will hear candid examples of navigating competing priorities, aligning statewide and local needs, and translating technical requirements into funding requests policymakers can support. The panel will also explore the risks of “asking wrong,” how to preserve political capital, and what a strong funding plan looks like from the start. This session is designed for 911 leaders and decision-makers looking for actionable takeaways they can apply immediately. The webinar will conclude with live Q&A.

Featured Speakers

• Aimee Binning, Emergency Communications 911 Planning Coordinator, Wyoming Department of Transportation.
• Nathan Smolinski, Chief Technology Officer, Wyoming Department of Transportation.
• Monte McClain, Chairman, Wyoming Public Safety Communications Commission.
• Scott Cason, Director of Government and Industry Relations, INdigital

Moderator: Caleb Branch, VP of Market Management, INdigital