Responsible for all matters pertaining to housing, community and economic development, public works, and workforce development including the creation of affordable housing and housing options for different populations, residential, commercial, and industrial development, and building and housing codes.
Community, Economic & Workforce Development Steering Committee
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Blog
Key county economic programs boosted under FY 2018 omnibus
On March 23, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law a $1.3 trillion spending bill FY 2018. -
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Local communities celebrate National Community Development Week
National Community Development Week (CD Week), held annually during Congress’ spring recess, recognizes the importance of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. -
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HUD Secretary testifies on FY 2019 budget request
On March 20 and March 22, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson testified before the U.S. -
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Registration open for NACo’s 2018 Farm Bill Summit: April 5-7 in Palm Beach County, Florida
The National Association of Counties (NACo) invites you to attend the landmark 2018 Farm Bill Summit, April 5–7 in Palm Beach County, Florida. All counties are encouraged to attend this summit as we examine the need for a comprehensive and long-term Farm Bill to -
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NACo Releases Updated CDBG Presentation
On February 27, NACo released an updated Community Development Block Grant: Guide for Counties presentation, which outlines the history, eligibility, funding levels and importance of the program for counties across the U.S.
Policy Briefs
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Policy Brief
Support Local Development and Infrastructure Projects: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
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Policy Brief
Restore Funding for HUD's Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program
Urge your House and Senate members to restore funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to $1.2 billion for FY 2018. The HOME program, funded through the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) appropriations bill, has been cut by over 50 percent since FY 2010. -
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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA): Support Essential Seed Capital/Gap Financing for Local Job Creation
Urge your members of Congress to support level funding for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) in the FY 2018 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Bill. EDA funding is important to counties because it helps local communities achieve long-term economic growth based on local and regional priorities. -
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Support Workforce and Local Business Development: the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Urge your members of Congress to support level funding for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I programs for FY 2018. Funded through the Labor, Health and Human Services (Labor-HHS) appropriations bill, WIOA programs provide important financial and other resources to support a demand driven workforce development system that meets the needs of business and jobseekers alike.
Latest Resources
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Reports & Toolkits |
Mar. 23, 2018
Nearly six months after the start of federal fiscal year (FY) 2018, Congressional leaders have reached agreement on a spending package that funds the federal government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2018.
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Reports & Toolkits |
Feb. 23, 2018
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federally-funded grant program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, that assists state and local governments in improving housing and living conditions and providing community services for vulnerable residents
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Advocacy |
Jul. 26, 2017
With the Summer Congressional recess starting Friday, July 28th, county leaders have a great opportunity to advocate for county legislative and regulatory priorities right at home. NACo has put together the following information to help you be an effective advocate during the summer recess.
Join a steering committee and make a difference. Learn more about getting involved in NACo's Community, Economic & Workforce Development Steering Committee:
Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee
Chair
Renee Price
Commissioner
Orange County, North Carolina
Vice Chair
Jim McDonough
Commissioner
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Larry Nelson
Supervisor
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Denise Winfrey
Board Member
Will County, Illinois
Subcommittee Chair
Thomas Coley (Housing)
Commissioner
Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Pamela Lancaster (Workforce)
Supervisor
Hall County, Nebraska
Martha Schrader (Economic Development)
Commissioner
Clackamas County, Oregon
Featured Experts
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Associate Legislative Director – Community, Economic & Workforce Development(202) 942-4212