2021 NACo Annual Conference
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ConferenceThe 2021 NACo Annual Conference brought together county elected and appointed officials from across the country in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Find resources shared during the conference and explore the schedule.2021 NACo Annual ConferenceJuly 9, 2021July 9, 2021, 8:00 am to July 12, 2021, 6:00 pm
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2021 NACo Annual Conference
The 2021 NACo Annual Conference brought together county elected and appointed officials from across the country in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Find resources shared during the conference and explore the schedule.
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Schedule at a Glance
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The 2021 NACo Annual Conference brought together county elected and appointed officials from across the country in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Find resources shared during the conference and explore the schedule.2021-07-09Conference2021-07-23
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County News
NACo’s 86th Annual Conference gets underway in Prince George’s County
The National Association of Counties 2021 Annual Conference got underway July 9-12 in Prince George’s County, Md., just outside the nation’s capital.
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Speaker of the U.S. House of RepresentativesNancy Pelosi is the 52nd Speaker of the House of Representatives, having made history in 2007 when she was elected the first woman to serve a
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U.S. Secretary of TransportationPete Buttigieg currently serves as the 19th Secretary of Transportation, having been sworn in on February 3, 2021.
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U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban DevelopmentSecretary Marcia L. Fudge is the 18th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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U.S. Senate Republican LeaderMitch McConnell is the United States Senate Republican Leader.
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U.S. House of RepresentativesCongressmember Garret Graves represents Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. More than 75
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Commissioner, IRSCharles P. Rettig is the 49th Commissioner of the IRS. As Commissioner, Mr.
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Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Treasury DepartmentWally Adeyemo was sworn in as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury on March 26, 2021.
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Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of CommerceDon Graves currently serves as the Deputy Secretary of Commerce.
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Administrator, Small Business AdministrationIsabella Casillas Guzman serves as the 27th Administrator of the U.S.
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Singer and Songwriter, Five for FightingSinger-songwriter John Ondrasik has spent the past decade writing deeply personal songs that include social messages, invoke the human spirit
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Registration Open
11:00 am to 5:30 pm
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CIO Forum & Tech Summit
Prioritizing “More” with Less in a Post Pandemic Era
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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NACo Ambassadors Meeting
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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CIO Forum & Tech Summit Reception
5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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National Association of Hispanic County Officers (NAHCO) Virtual Meeting
Virtual meeting
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Documentary Screening: Basketball County: In The Water
6:15 am to 7:45 am
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Local Bike Tour
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Registration and Voting Credentials Help Desk Open
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NACo Solutions Desk Open
8:00 am to 9:15 am
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Cancelled: Attendee Orientation/Safety Protocols/Convention Tour
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First-Time Attendees Orientation
Invitation only
8:25 am to 9:00 am
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Policy Coordinating Committee Meeting #1
9:00 am to 10:30 am
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Agriculture & Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee Meeting
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Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee Meeting
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Health Policy Steering Committee Meeting
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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NACo Store & Resource Center Open
9:30 am to 10:30 am
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Justice & Public Safety Policy Steering Committee Meeting
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Transportation Policy Steering Committee Meeting
9:30 am to 12:15 pm
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Policy Steering Committee Meetings
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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General Session
Doors and security open at 10 a.m.
2:15 pm to 5:00 pm
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Environment, Energy & Land Use Policy Steering Committee Meeting
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Finance, Pensions & Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Steering Committee Meeting
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Human Services & Education Policy Steering Committee Meeting
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Policy Steering Committee Meetings
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Public Lands Policy Steering Committee Meeting
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Telecommunications & Technology Policy Steering Committee Meeting
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open
5:30 pm to 6:10 pm
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Broadband
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Housing & Homelessness
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): Justice & Public Safety
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Meetup: How to Access the NACo Network of Technology: the Past, the Present and the Future
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Meetup: Make the Most of Your NACo Membership
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Connecting Counties and Military Installations
Invite only
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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Colorado Caucus Meeting
Invitation only
6:20 pm to 7:00 pm
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): Crowdsourcing Technology Spending
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): Lost Revenue and Beyond
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): Water, Sewer and Infrastructure
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Meetup: Discussion with Dr. Deborah Birx | COVID-19 Update and Mitigation Best Practices
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Meetup: Improving Your Cybersecurity Readiness Through Collaboration
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Opening Celebration: Best of Maryland on the Waterfront
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Registration and Voting Credentials Help Desk Open
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NACo Solutions Desk Open
8:00 am to 9:00 am
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Enhancing Local Workforce Development and Building for the Future
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 am to 9:15 am
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Coal Brew: A Coal-Reliant County Meetup & Coffee Hour
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Eggs over Offsets - A Revenue Recovery Strategy
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Children & Families
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Economic Recovery & Intergovernmental Partnerships
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Small Business Assistance
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Meetup: Behavioral Health and Justice
Facilitated by Pew Charitable Trusts
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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NACo Store & Resource Center Open
9:30 am to 10:45 am
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Healthy Counties Advisory Board Meeting
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Immigration Reform Task Force Meeting
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IT Standing Committee Meeting
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Nominating Committee Meeting
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Resilient Counties Advisory Board Meeting: A Focus on Building Wildfire-Resilient Communities
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Veterans & Military Services Committee Meeting
9:30 am to 11:00 am
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Current County Outdoor Recreation Challenges and Responses
9:30 am to 1:30 pm
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Standing, Ad Hoc, Advisory & Task Force Meetings
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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GIS Subcommittee Meeting
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Meetup: Leveraging County Parks & Recreation for Underserved Communities
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Meetup: The Future of County Libraries
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Policy Coordinating Committee Meeting #2
11:00 am to 1:30 pm
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Utah Caucus Meeting
Invitation only
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
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County Leaders for Equity in Governance Luncheon
Invitation only
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Healthy & Resilient Counties Advisory Board Luncheon
Invitation Only
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Membership Standing Committee Luncheon
Invitation only
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Minnesota Caucus
Invitation only
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Missouri Delegation Caucus
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National Association of County Civil Attorneys (NACCA) Meeting
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National Organization of Black County Officials (NOBCO/NABCO) Meeting
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PA Counties Caucus
Invitation Only
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Annual Business Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Western Interstate Region (WIR) Board of Directors Meeting
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Standing, Ad Hoc, Advisory & Task Force Meetings
2:15 pm to 3:15 pm
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Counties for Kids: Strategies for Supporting Young Children and Families
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Federal Policy Lightning Round: Outlook on the 117th Congress
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Maximizing Return on Investment with NACo FSC Programs
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State Policy Trends and County Priorities
2:15 pm to 3:30 pm
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Arts & Culture Commission Workshop
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International Trade in a Post-Pandemic World
Hosted by the International Economic Development Task Force
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NACo Board Forum
3:45 pm to 5:30 pm
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General Session
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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National Association of County Health Facilities (NACHFa) Meeting
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Alabama Delegates Caucus
Invitation only
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Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming Reception
Invitation only
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National Democratic County Officials (NDCO) Annual Business Meeting
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North Carolina Caucus
Invitation only
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Florida Delegates Reception
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Police Jury Association of Louisiana Welcome Reception
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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North Carolina Reception
Invitation only
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) Reception
Invitation only
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Book Reading: “Our Darkest Hours: New York County Leadership and the COVID Pandemic”
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Meetup: A Post-COVID World and Mental Health
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Meetup: Understanding Neuroscience and Its Implications for Child-Serving Agencies
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Board of Directors / LUCC / RAC Reception
Invitation Only
7:00 am to 8:00 am
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Morning Yoga with Robin Bell
7:30 am to 9:00 am
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West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland State Association Breakfast
Invitation only
8:00 am to 9:15 am
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Credentials Committee Meeting
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NACo DCR Advisory Committee Meeting
8:00 am to 9:30 am
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Non-Denominational Worship Service
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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NACo Solutions Desk Open
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Registration and Voting Credentials Help Desk Open
8:30 am to 9:30 am
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The County Role in Ensuring Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Public Health Services
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 am to 11:00 am
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NACA Executive Board Meeting
Invitation only
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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NACo Store & Resource Center Open
9:15 am to 10:30 am
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Bridging the Gap: Crisis Response as Criminal Justice Diversion
9:30 am to 10:30 am
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Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) Business Meeting
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Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Business Meeting
10:45 am to 12:00 pm
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Large Urban County Caucus / Rural Action Caucus Meeting
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Arts & Culture National Harbor Walking Tour
12:00 pm to 1:45 pm
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County Justice Peer Learning Networking Luncheon
Invitation only
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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NACA County Administrators Idea Exchange
12:15 pm to 1:45 pm
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NACo Achievement Awards Luncheon
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NCCAE Business Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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National Association of County Intergovernmental Relations Officers (NACIRO) Annual Business Meeting
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
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Effective Communications Strategies for When Your County is in the News (and When it Isn’t)
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Investing with Equity: How to Ensure All Residents Benefit From Your County’s ARPA Allocation
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Say and Do: Five Strategies for Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in your Community
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The 2020 Election in Review: What Happened and What’s in Store for 2022?
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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NACo Board of Directors and Resolutions Committee Meeting
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
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State Association Meeting Planners Meeting
3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
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County Strategies for Navigating Opioid Settlements
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COVID-19 Lessons Learned in Addressing Homelessness and the Role of Emergency Rental Assistance
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Guiding County Decisions: An Overview of Key Census Bureau Programs for Administrators, Executives and Managers
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Healthcare Cost in Retirement and the Complexities of Medicare
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Maximizing Impact through Collaborative Community Engagement
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Overcoming Barriers: Women in County Administration
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Share Your County Story
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TRECS State Partners Workshop
Invitation only
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Trends in Property Assessments and Their Financial Impacts: Commercial Assessments and the Post-COVID Housing Market
4:00 pm to 5:15 pm
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State Association Deputy Directors and Staff Meeting
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Michigan Caucus Meeting
Invitation only
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NACo Next Generation Meeting
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Texas Caucus
Invitation only
5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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County Tools, Challenges & Solutions in Expanding Broadband Access
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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West Virginia Caucus Reception
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Ohio Caucus Reception
Invitation only
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Nebraska Caucus
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California Caucus
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Japan Night
Invitation only
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North Carolina Association of Black County Officials (NCABCO) Meeting
Invitation only
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Arizona Caucus
Invitation only
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Next Gen/County Leadership Institute/HPLA & CLA Reception
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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California Delegation Reception
Invitation only
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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County DEI Directors Meet-Up
7:00 am to 8:00 am
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Florida Delegates Caucus
Invitation only
8:00 am to 9:30 am
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Gulf States Counties and Parishes Caucus
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Women of NACo (WON) Leadership Network Business Meeting
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
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NACo Solutions Desk Open
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Registration Desk Open
9:30 am to 11:00 am
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General Session
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Federal Agency Expo
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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ARPA Fiscal Recovery Fund: Overview and Demo of Revenue Loss Calculator
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Broadband Taskforce Meeting
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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Programs and Services Committee Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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NACo Annual Business Meeting & Election
4:00 pm to 5:15 pm
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Central Region Caucus Meeting
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Northeast Region Caucus Meeting
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South Region Caucus Meeting & Election
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West Region Caucus Meeting & Election
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
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NACo New Board Member Meeting
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
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NACo Closing Celebration
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Video
Resilient Counties Advisory Board Meeting: A Focus on Building Wildfire-Resilient Communities
The Resilient Counties Advisory Board discussed wildfire mitigation planning and action during the 2021 NACo Annual Conference. -
Reports & Toolkits
The County Role in Vaccines
Counties are on the front lines in responding to the pandemic, including key involvement in efforts to promote and administer vaccines to more than 154 million adult vaccinations in the U.S. -
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#NACoAnn Message from U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell
During the 2021 NACo Annual Conference, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell shared a special message with county leaders. -
Press Release
Johnson Begins NACo Presidency
DeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner Larry Johnson was sworn in as president of the National Association of Counties (NACo) by DeKalb County CEO Michael L. Thurmond at the conclusion of NACo’s 86th Annual Business Meeting July 12 in Prince George’s County, Md. -
County News
Architects of ARP implementation discuss local funding
Passing the American Rescue Plan was only the beginning. To ensure a full economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration was determined to successfully implement the $1.9 trillion stimulus, a task equal in importance to summoning the political will to pass the bill. -
County News
NACo’s Broadband Task Force releases report
In an effort to bridge the digital divide in counties both rural and urban across the country, NACo’s Broadband Task Force released a report July 12 during the 2021 NACo Annual Conference outlining nine specific themes that address communities seeking broadband. -
County News
Larry Johnson, Georgia commissioner, takes the lead as NACo president
DeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner Larry Johnson was sworn in as NACo’s new president Monday afternoon at NACo’s 2021Annual Business Meeting in Prince George’s County, Md. -
Blog
2021-2022 Presidential Appointments
View the full listing of the 2021-2022 NACo Presidential Appointments.
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Webinar
Reducing Jail Populations: Revisiting Technical Violations of Community Supervision to Decrease Jail Admissions and Length of Stay
Feb. 2, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmReducing the number of people in jail for technical violations can help decrease jail populations and improve outcomes and compliance with supervision conditions. Counties can reduce this kind of incarceration by reducing case processing times and implementing specialized caseloads. -
Policy Brief
Support the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
Urge your members of Congress to increase resources under the mandatory and discretionary titles Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program. -
Policy Brief
Enhance Counties' Ability to Prevent and Treat Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
Urge your members of Congress to maintain consistent funding for substance use and mental health services provided through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and pass legislation that enhances counties’ ability to provide local systems of care. Future appropriations bills should meet or exceed FY 2022 funding levels, particularly for the Community Mental Health Services (MHBG) and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) block grants, which allow counties to direct resources to those with the most need. -
Policy Brief
Authorize Resources for County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs)
ACTION NEEDED: Urge your members of Congress to pass the Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act (H.R. 4601/S. 2405), which would authorize federal funding to expand and strengthen County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs). -
Policy Brief
Fully Fund the Older Americans Act (OAA)
ACTION NEEDED: Urge your members of Congress to appropriate Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding for Older Americans Act (OAA) programs at or above the level of $2.46 billion as authorized in the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 (SOAA, P.L. 116-131). BACKGROUND: -
Policy Brief
Protect Funding for Core Local Public Health Services and Prevention Programs
Urge your members of Congress, especially those who serve on the U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees, to protect funding for local public health services and prevention programs made possible by the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF).
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Webinar
Reducing Jail Populations: Revisiting Technical Violations of Community Supervision to Decrease Jail Admissions and Length of Stay
February 2, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmReducing the number of people in jail for technical violations can help decrease jail populations and improve outcomes and compliance with supervision conditions. Counties can reduce this kind of incarceration by reducing case processing times and implementing specialized caseloads.02022:00 pm<p>Reducing the number of people in jail for technical violations can help decrease jail populations and improve outcomes and compliance with supervision conditions.
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Webinar
Local Strategies for Reaching Families and Young Children Experiencing Homelessness
February 8, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmExperiencing homelessness in early childhood can have long-term impacts on health, education and well-being for both children and parents. Homelessness among young children is often hidden, making it harder to collect accurate data and ensure that these children are connected to the services and resources they need.02082:00 pm<p>Experiencing homelessness in early childhood can have long-term impacts on health, education and well-being for both children and parents.
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Webinar
Executive Perspectives on Preparing for an ERP Replacement Project
February 22, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmReplacing your finance and human capital management systems can be stressful for public sector organizations.02223:00 pm<p>Replacing your finance and human capital management systems can be stressful for public sector organizations.
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Webinar
NACo Cyberattack Simulation: Election Disruptions
February 27, 2023 – March 3, 2023Presented by the NACo County Tech Xchange and Professional Development Academy02271:00 pm<p><em>Presented by the NACo County Tech Xchange and Professional Development Academy</em></p>
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Webinar
Reducing Jail Populations: Decreasing Bookings and/or Arrests through Diversion, Citations and Warrant Avoidance and Resolution
March 2, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmReducing the number of people arrested and booked into jails for low-level offenses and misdemeanors through diversion and citations, as well as outstanding warrants for failing to appear in court or not paying fines and fees, can help decrease jail populations by reserving detention beds for people who are a risk to public safety or a serious f03022:00 pm<p>Reducing the number of people arrested and booked into jails for low-level offenses and misdemeanors through diversion and citations, as well as outstanding warrants for failing to appear in court or not paying fines and fees, can h
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Webinar
Reducing Jail Populations: Lowering Recidivism through Jail- and Community-Based Treatment and Services
April 6, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmReducing recidivism through effective jail- and community-based services can decrease jail admissions and populations and improve outcomes for people with criminal histories.04062:00 pm<p>Reducing recidivism through effective jail- and community-based services can decrease jail admissions and populations and improve outcomes for people with criminal histories.</p>
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The Stepping Up Initiative
In May 2015, NACo and partners at the CSG Justice Center and APA Foundation launched Stepping Up: A National Initiative to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails.pagepagepage<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="call-out">
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COVID-19 Recovery Clearinghouse
The COVID-19 Recovery Clearinghouse features timely resources for counties, including allocation estimations, examples of county programs using federal coronavirus relief funds, the latest news and more.Reports & Toolkitsdocument03127:15 pmReports & Toolkits<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="ad-block no-top-margin no-bullets">
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State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Resource Hub
Explore NACo's resource hub for the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.Reports & Toolkitsdocument010512:15 pmReports & Toolkits<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="call-out transparent">
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Transforming County Human Services Network
Counties Matter in Human Services There are over 257,000 county human services employees across the country delivering vital services to our nation’s most vulnerable populations.pagepagepage<h3><strong>Counties Matter in Human Services</strong></h3>
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Economic Mobility Leadership Network
The Economic Mobility Leadership Network (EMLN) is a NACo cohort of county leaders that facilitates and incubates county-specific discussion and problem-solving on issues of economic mobility and helps county leaders identify and assess their current barriers to mobility and share scalable and transferable programs across the country.pagepagepage<p>Economic mobility refers to changes in an individual’s economic status over a lifetime and across generations—usually measured in income.
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Live Healthy U.S. Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) Live Healthy Prescription, Health & Dental Discount Program is a NO-COST program available to all member counties.pagepagepage<h1>With <a id="naco" name="naco">NACo</a>, Saving Feels Better</h1>
Upcoming Events
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2Feb2023Webinar
Reducing Jail Populations: Revisiting Technical Violations of Community Supervision to Decrease Jail Admissions and Length of Stay
Feb. 2, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm -
8Feb2023Webinar
Local Strategies for Reaching Families and Young Children Experiencing Homelessness
Feb. 8, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm -
11Feb2023