National Association of Counties

Conference

2020 NACo Legislative Conference

Feb. 29, 2020 – Mar. 4, 2020
Washington Hilton
Washington, DC
  • Conference

    2020 NACo Legislative Conference

    February 29, 2020 – March 4, 2020
    The 2020 NACo Legislative Conference brought together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents.
    Washington Hilton
    Washington, DC
    2020 NACo Legislative Conference
    Washington Hilton
    Washington, DC
    February 29, 2020
    February 29, 2020, 8:00 am to March 4, 2020, 5:00 pm
    Event
  • Event

    2020 NACo Legislative Conference

    The National Association of Counties Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents. Attendees have the opportunity to engage in second-to-none policy sessions, interact with federal officials and participate in congressional briefings and meetings. This is a one-of-a-kind advocacy opportunity you will not want to miss.

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    Conference Press Release Template

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    Interim Policy Resolutions

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    • 2020 Policy Priorities

    County News Coverage

    NACo's County News is onsite at this year's conference, providing recaps and analysis of workshops, committee and taskforce meetings and general sessions.

    • Full County News Coverage

    Conference Photos

    Explore and download professional photos taken during the conference.

    • Saturday, February 29
    • Sunday, March 1
    • Monday, March 2
    • Tuesday March 3

    Watch Sessions Online

    Unable to attend the conference? We produced daily video recaps and stream select sessions live online.

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    Schedule at a Glance

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    Contact Information

    Media Inquiries: pguequierre@naco.org | (202) 942-4271

    Conference: nacomeetings@naco.org | (202) 942-4292

    Registration: nacomeetings@naco.org | (202) 942-4292

    Housing: naco@conferencedirect.com | (888) 751-5182

    NACo Affiliates & Affiliated Organizations: nacomeetings@naco.org | (202) 942-4292

    Sponsors: jpeterson@naco.org | (202) 661-8805

    The 2020 NACo Legislative Conference brought together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents.
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The National Association of Counties Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents. Attendees have the opportunity to engage in second-to-none policy sessions, interact with federal officials and participate in congressional briefings and meetings. This is a one-of-a-kind advocacy opportunity you will not want to miss.

Featured Speakers

Conference Press Release Template

Customize and edit the conference press release template to share your experience with your local media contacts.

Interim Policy Resolutions

County News Coverage

NACo's County News is onsite at this year's conference, providing recaps and analysis of workshops, committee and taskforce meetings and general sessions.

Conference Photos

Explore and download professional photos taken during the conference.

Watch Sessions Online

Unable to attend the conference? We produced daily video recaps and stream select sessions live online.

Schedule at a Glance

Contact Information

Media Inquiries: pguequierre@naco.org | (202) 942-4271

Conference: nacomeetings@naco.org | (202) 942-4292

Registration: nacomeetings@naco.org | (202) 942-4292

Housing: naco@conferencedirect.com | (888) 751-5182

NACo Affiliates & Affiliated Organizations: nacomeetings@naco.org | (202) 942-4292

Sponsors: jpeterson@naco.org | (202) 661-8805

Stephanie Murphy
Vice President of Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Management (PREM), Tidal Basin  
  • Hon. David Bernhardt
    U.S. Secretary of the Interior
    Full biography
  • Hon. Ben Carson
    U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
    On March 2nd, 2017, Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., was sworn in as the 17th Secretary of the U.S.
  • Hon. Chris Coons
    U.S. Senator (D–Del.)
  • Hon. Gerry Connolly
    U.S. Representative (D–Va.)
    Full Biography
  • Hon. John Katko
    Former U.S. Representative (R–N.Y.)
    John Katko is an accomplished leader who served Central New York in Congress from 2015 until his retirement in 2022. John currently serves as
  • Stephanie Murphy
    Vice President of Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Management (PREM), Tidal Basin
    Ms.
Fri, Feb 28

9:00 am to 4:30 pm

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

  • NACo Ambassadors Meeting - By invitation only

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

  • Registration Open
Sat, Feb 29

7:00 am to 8:30 am

  • First Time Attendees Breakfast - By invitation only

7:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • Registration Open

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

  • Policy Steering Committee Meetings

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • County Explorer Booth Open
Sun, Mar 1

7:00 am to 8:00 am

  • Non-denominational Worship Service

7:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • Registration Open

8:00 am to 3:00 pm

  • Standing Committee and Caucus Meetings

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • County Explorer Booth Open

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

  • Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC)
  • Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Meeting

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

  • Western Interstate Region (WIR) Board of Directors Meeting

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

  • Standing Committee and Caucus Meetings continue

3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

  • NACo Board Forum
Mon, Mar 2

7:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • Registration Open

7:30 am to 8:30 am

  • Regional Caucus Meetings

9:00 am to 10:30 am

  • General Session

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • County Explorer Booth Open

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

  • Attendee Luncheon

1:45 pm to 4:30 pm

  • NACo Board of Directors Meeting
Tue, Mar 3

7:00 am to 1:00 pm

  • Registration Open

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

  • County Explorer Booth Open

9:30 am to 12:00 pm

  • General Session

12:00 pm to 4:30 pm

  • Summit for Counties with Defense Installations - Pre-registration required

    RSVP Required

12:30 pm to 12:45 pm

  • Capitol Hill Photo Op

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

  • NACo President's Reception
Wed, Mar 4

8:00 am to 3:00 pm

  • NACo Open House & Luggage Storage

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • Capitol Hill & Federal Agency Visits

    Organized by counties and state associations of counties

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

  • RAC Day of Action

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