2021 Virtual NACo Legislative Conference
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ConferenceThe 2021 NACo Virtual Legislative Conference brought together elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policies critical to counties.2021 Virtual NACo Legislative ConferenceMarch 8, 2021March 8, 2021, 8:00 am to March 26, 2021, 5:00 pm
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2021 Virtual NACo Legislative Conference
The 2021 NACo Virtual Legislative Conference brought together elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policies critical to counties. Attendees engaged in second-to-none policy sessions, interacted with federal officials and participated in congressional briefings and meetings.
The conference is not quite over! Explore our exciting April bonus content. Visit the NACo events and education page to find sessions throughout the month on issues critical to counties, including the Spring CIO Forum, reducing child poverty, supporting children prenatal to three, civic education and more.
Conference registrants: Explore session recordings and on-demand resources on our virtual conference hub here.
Featured Speakers
- View all Conference Speakers
Interim Policy Resolutions
- Download
- 2021 Policy Priorities
County News Coverage
NACo's County News reported daily at this year's conference, providing recaps and analysis of workshops, committee and taskforce meetings and general sessions.
- Full County News Coverage
Watch Sessions Online
Miss a session? Explore our on-demand videos.
- Wednesday General Session
- Friday General Session
- All Conference Recordings (conference attendees only)
Explore the Schedule
- Full Schedule
- Speakers List
- Printable Schedule
Questions
We are happy to help. Email nacomeetings@naco.org.
Federal policy questions?
Reach out to us at questions@naco.org.
The 2021 NACo Virtual Legislative Conference brought together elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policies critical to counties.2021-03-08Conference2023-07-29
The 2021 NACo Virtual Legislative Conference brought together elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policies critical to counties. Attendees engaged in second-to-none policy sessions, interacted with federal officials and participated in congressional briefings and meetings. The conference is not quite over! Explore our exciting April bonus content. Visit the NACo events and education page to find sessions throughout the month on issues critical to counties, including the Spring CIO Forum, reducing child poverty, supporting children prenatal to three, civic education and more. Conference registrants: Explore session recordings and on-demand resources on our virtual conference hub here. |
Featured Speakers
Interim Policy ResolutionsCounty News CoverageNACo's County News reported daily at this year's conference, providing recaps and analysis of workshops, committee and taskforce meetings and general sessions. Watch Sessions OnlineMiss a session? Explore our on-demand videos.
Explore the Schedule |
Questions
We are happy to help. Email nacomeetings@naco.org.
Federal policy questions?
Reach out to us at questions@naco.org.





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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 CommerceGina M. Raimondo serves as the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce and was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris on March 3,2021.
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U.S. Senate (R-La.)
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U.S. Senate (D-N.J.)
12:00 pm to 5:30 pm
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Policy Steering Committee Meetings
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Policy Steering Committee Meetings
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Policy Steering Committee, Caucus & Board Meetings
12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
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Standing Committee Meetings
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Policy Coordinating Committee Meeting
11:30 am to 6:00 pm
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NACo Legislative Conference Exhibit Showcase
NACo is excited to present our first virtual Exhibit Hall Showcase! Modeled after our in-person County Talks, this one-day event will feature the best public-private partnerships and solutions counties are pursuing. With over 20 partner presentations covering a variety of subjects, do not miss out on the best in public/private partnerships! Go to the full schedule to see the list of workshops--many available on-demand.
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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NACo Board of Directors Meeting
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Workshops & Seminars
Check out the full schedule for the lineup!
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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General Session
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Make the Most of Your Membership
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Capitol Hill Briefings & Workshops
Check out the full schedule to see the lineup!
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Disaster Planning and Mitigation: Accessing FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program
Sponsored by Resilient Counties
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Doing More with Less - County Strategies for Cost Savings during COVID-19
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Housing and COVID-19: Mobilizing Resources to Support Residents
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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NABCO/NOBCO Meeting
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Achieving Health Equity in the COVID-19 Response
Sponsored by Healthy Counties
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Leveraging the Power of the Media to Advance County Priorities and Combat Misinformation During COVID-19
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Navigating NEPA: Federal Permitting and the County Role
4:30 pm to 5:45 pm
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General Session
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Spring CIO Forum Day 1
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Spring CIO Forum Day 2
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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NACo National Membership Call
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Reducing Child Poverty through the Child Tax Credit
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Emergency Rental Assistance Programs: Understanding ERAP I and ERAP II
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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NACo Tech Xchange Presents: Public Records Requests - 150% Growth in Complexity and the 8 Reasons CIOs Choose to Modernize
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Webinar
Strategies to help county employees build financial resiliency and why it matters
Aug. 15, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmBattered by inflation and rising costs, employees are asking for more financial support. Higher wages and richer rewards and benefits aren’t always feasible, but there are still steps counties can take to help their workforce manage debt and develop sound financial strategies. -
Blog
The County Countdown – August 7, 2023
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership. -
Advocacy
2023–2024 American County Platform and Resolutions
The American County Platform is NACo’s permanent policy document. Divided into substantive policy areas covered by ten policy steering committees, the platform reflects the philosophy and broad objectives of NACo’s membership. -
Press Release
Ramsey County, Minn.’s Mary Jo McGuire Takes Office as NACo President
Ramsey County, Minn. Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire was sworn in as president of NACo on July 24 at the conclusion of NACo’s 88th Annual Conference in Travis County, Texas. -
County News
Minnesota takes the stage as Mary Jo McGuire steps into NACo presidency
Nearly 100 Minnesotans climbed on stage to support Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire as she was sworn in as NACo’s new president. And to the relief of the Austin Convention Center staff, the stage supported the crowd, the likes of which an Annual Business Meeting had never seen. -
Blog
2023-2024 Presidential Appointments
View the 2023-2024 Presidential Appointments. To learn more on how to get involved visit NACo.org/GetInvolved.
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Webinar
Help eligible plan participants prepare for their retirement
October 5, 2023 , 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmEmployer-sponsored retirement plans are an essential component of your employees’ benefits package. Join us for a webinar to learn how to help employees save for retirement, helping YOU to improve morale, attract top talent and reduce employee turnover.10054:00 pm<p>Employer-sponsored retirement plans are an essential component of your employees’ benefits package.
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Webinar
Help eligible plan participants prepare for their retirement
October 24, 2023 , 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmEmployer-sponsored retirement plans are an essential component of your employees’ benefits package. Join us for a webinar to learn how to help employees save for retirement, helping YOU to improve morale, attract top talent and reduce employee turnover.10244:00 pm<p>Employer-sponsored retirement plans are an essential component of your employees’ benefits package.
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Webinar
Help eligible plan participants prepare for their retirement
October 26, 2023 , 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmEmployer-sponsored retirement plans are an essential component of your employees’ benefits package. Join us for a webinar to learn how to help employees save for retirement, helping YOU to improve morale, attract top talent and reduce employee turnover.10264:00 pm<p>Employer-sponsored retirement plans are an essential component of your employees’ benefits package.
Upcoming Events
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28Sep2023Webinar
How Overloaded County IT Organizations Can Address Traditional and New AI-Generated Cyber Threats
Sep. 28, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm -
28Sep2023Webinar
BRECC National Network Learning Series: The Nuts and Bolts of Community Benefits Plans
Sep. 28, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm -
3Oct2023Webinar
NACo Information Series on Treasury’s ARPA Flexibility Guidance: Relief from Natural Disasters
Oct. 3, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm