As communities, particularly rural regions like those in the Finger Lakes, embrace new technologies to drive economic development, they also face critical decisions about how to mitigate potential environmental and social impacts. This candid and timely conversation on the role of government in both advancing and regulating technology in an era of rapid environmental change will feature current state and local elected officials working on climate and sustainability initiatives. Together with the visiting former Members of Congress, the discussion will also focus on responses to complex challenges, opportunities for collaboration, and the role communities play in advancing climate solutions.