LUCC/RAC Virtual Symposium
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ConferenceUrban and rural county leaders from across the country to exchanged ideas and share solutions in an informative, interactive and problem-solving virtual event.LUCC/RAC Virtual SymposiumDecember 10, 2020December 10, 2020, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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NACo's Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC)/Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Virtual Symposium brought together urban and rural county leaders from across the country to exchange ideas and share solutions in an informative, interactive and problem-solving virtual event. Hear the latest federal and legislative news from Washington, DC, and connect with national experts, innovators and elected leaders on topics of common interest, including supporting the health, local economy, food security and public safety of our county residents.
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About the Large Urban County Caucus
The Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) represents counties with roughly 500,000 residents and above. Focusing on metropolitan county challenges and solutions, LUCC members engage in peer-to-peer information exchanges and inform national policy through the large county lens.
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About the Rural Action Caucus
The Rural Action Caucus (RAC) represents counties with roughly 50,000 residents and fewer. The voice of America’s rural counties, RAC members address challenges and opportunities to improve residents quality of life and inform federal policy decisions with uniquely rural perspectives.
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Urban and rural county leaders from across the country to exchanged ideas and share solutions in an informative, interactive and problem-solving virtual event.2020-12-10Conference2021-09-14
NACo's Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC)/Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Virtual Symposium brought together urban and rural county leaders from across the country to exchange ideas and share solutions in an informative, interactive and problem-solving virtual event. Hear the latest federal and legislative news from Washington, DC, and connect with national experts, innovators and elected leaders on topics of common interest, including supporting the health, local economy, food security and public safety of our county residents. |
About the Large Urban County Caucus
The Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) represents counties with roughly 500,000 residents and above. Focusing on metropolitan county challenges and solutions, LUCC members engage in peer-to-peer information exchanges and inform national policy through the large county lens.
About the Rural Action Caucus
The Rural Action Caucus (RAC) represents counties with roughly 50,000 residents and fewer. The voice of America’s rural counties, RAC members address challenges and opportunities to improve residents quality of life and inform federal policy decisions with uniquely rural perspectives.
Schedule at a Glance |
1:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Welcome Remarks
1:15 pm to 1:20 pm
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Federal Policy Update
1:20 pm to 1:30 pm
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White House Transition Update
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
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LUCC Business Meeting
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RAC Business Meeting
2:40 pm to 2:45 pm
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Overview of Combined Session
2:45 pm to 3:25 pm
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Future of Vaccine Distribution
3:25 pm to 4:05 pm
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Future-Proofing the Local Economy
4:05 pm to 4:10 pm
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Refreshment Break
4:13 pm to 4:55 pm
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Feeding America
4:55 pm to 5:30 pm
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Pre-Trial Justice and Bail Reform
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Virtual Happy Hour
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