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County News Spotlight: Communications
Keeping residents informed and building communities of trust requires strong county communications efforts.
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County News Spotlight: CommunicationsNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022, 1:15 pm
Keeping residents informed and building communities of trust requires strong county communications efforts.
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County employees take requests on areas of expertise
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Cratering newspapers leave county stories untold
Fewer reporters have been covering vital county government issues as newspapers disappear and shrink nationwide, muffling civic discourse and limiting county officials' reach to their communities. -
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Build your ‘big box store’ of information
NACIO's Jennifer Finch: The question isn’t should you be, or should you stay, on social media. The question really is, are you using social media correctly? -
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Counties give voice to their stories via podcasts
Counties can get their news and issues directly to residents through podcasts, which have seen a dramatic increase in consumption over the past five years. -
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Counties monitor and correct misinformation in social media 'town halls'
It’s becoming increasingly important for county governments to both track platforms for misinformation and be more engaged on social media to spread verified information to a larger audience.
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Federal Nexus: Using Federal Resources to Support Housing
Counties and the federal government work together to support local communities in addressing housing affordability. Federal funding is used by counties to administer housing programs and assist low-income residents. -
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County News coverage: 2023 Annual Conference
Read County News' daily coverage of the 2023 NACo Annual Conference in Travis County, Texas. -
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County News Hot Topics: Housing Affordability
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National Membership Call: Unpacking Supreme Court Decisions on Waters of the U.S. and Property Tax Forfeiture Laws
Join NACo for a membership call unpacking these rulings and their implications for county governments moving forward.
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Local Regulations, Building Codes, and Fees: Improving County Regulation Systems to Enhance Efficiency
Developing property for housing requires following a set of codes and regulations to ensure safety and some counties require a review of construction plans before it can be completed.10111:00 pm<p>Developing property for housing requires following a set of codes and regulations to ensure safety and some counties require a review of construction plans before it can be completed.
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National Council of County Association Executives Annual Meeting
We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2023 NCCAE Annual Meeting in Asheville, N.C. is now open. Following your conference registration, a hotel registration link will be provided, affording you the opportunity to secure your accommodation conveniently.10239:00 am<p>We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2023 NCCAE Annual Meeting in Asheville, N.C. is now open.
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Land Use, Infrastructure, Planning, and Zoning: Creating a Long-Term Housing and Land Use Plan and Periodically Measure Success Towards Goals
Zoning is important to designate how a parcel of land is used within a community, and a community land use plan seeks to properly map out the land within a county jurisdiction.10251:00 pm<p>Zoning is important to designate how a parcel of land is used within a community, and a community land use plan seeks to properly map out the land within a county jurisdiction.
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Financing, Lending, and County Tax Policy: County Programs Aimed at Supporting Residents and the Construction of Housing Units
Investment – often a blend of financing, lending, and county tax policy – is required to successfully develop new housing, maintain existing housing stock, and navigate housing support systems. Looking holistically at county financing, tax and policy touchpoints can help foster housing affordability.11061:00 pm<p>Investment – often a blend of financing, lending, and county tax policy – is required to successfully develop new housing, maintain existing housing stock, and navigate housing support systems.
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Community Engagement, Partnerships, and Education: Fostering Healthy Dialogues and Collaborations with Community Organizations and Neighboring Counties to Advance Housing Affordability
Housing is a foundational element to community prosperity, contributing to health, economic mobility, safety, and resilience. Sometimes the conversation around housing can be limited to finances, but engaging with the community to reframe the conversation to one about community property can gather support for housing projects.12041:00 pm<p>Housing is a foundational element to community prosperity, contributing to health, economic mobility, safety, and resilience. Sometimes the conversation around housing can be limited to finances, but engaging with the comm
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid, a skills-based training administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges in their peers, friends and colleague -
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NACo High Performance Leadership Academy
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2022 Annual Conference County Talks
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National Association of Counties Partners with National Council for Mental Wellbeing to Deliver Mental Health First Aid Training to County Workforce
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