NACo Virtual Federal Policy SummitOctober 21-22, 2020The NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit brought together county leaders, members of Congress, federal officials, thought leaders and other partners for informative sessions on the numerous policy decisions being made at the federal level that will impact county governments. |
Conference
NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit
Oct. 21, 2020 – Oct. 22, 2020
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, Oct 21
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102111:00 am to 11:15 am EDT
NACo President; Judge/Executive, Boone County, Ky.
CEO/Executive Director(202) 393-6226
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Telling the County Story
Join NACo leadership to hear the latest on county economies and an update on federal policy.102111:15 am to 11:40 am EDTJoin NACo leadership to hear the latest on county economies and an update on federal policy.
Associate Research Director(202) 942-4247
Director of Government Affairs(202) 942-4286
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Examining Federalism and the Intergovernmental Partnership
Join this session and learn about the role of counties as intergovernmental partners.102111:40 am to 12:30 pm EDTJoin this session and learn about the role of counties as intergovernmental partners.
EPA Administrator
U.S. Senator (D-Ariz).
U.S. Representative (R-S.D.)
U.S. Representative (D-Minn.)
Commissioner, Franklin County, Ohio
President, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners
Assistant Director, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Director, Strategic Issues, Governmental Accountability Office
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Elections Town Hall
Hear from local elections officials on how best to prepare counties for the 2020 election.102112:30 pm to 1:20 pm EDTHear from local elections officials on how best to prepare counties for the 2020 election.
NACo First Vice President; Commissioner, DeKalb County, Ga.
Clerk, Scotland County, Mo.
Auditor/Clerk, Weber County, Utah
Deputy Election Director, Montgomery County, Md.
Director, BPC’s Elections Project
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10211:20 pm to 1:40 pm EDT
NACo Second Vice President; Commissioner, Will County, Ill.
Director of Membership(202) 942-4221
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NACo Backstage: Chat with the Elections Experts
NACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders. For this backstage session, participants will be able to engage and converse with the local elections officials from the Election Town Hall about h10211:40 pm to 2:10 pm EDTNACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders. For this backstage session, participants
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Auditor/Clerk, Weber County, Utah
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Deputy Election Director, Montgomery County, Md.
Director of Governance, Bipartisan Policy Center
Associate Legislative Director – Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs(202) 942-4204
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Partnering for Progress: the Future of Transportation & Infrastructure
Discussion of the future of transportation and impact of federal policy on county infrastructure.10212:00 pm to 2:45 pm EDTDiscussion of the future of transportation and impact of federal policy on county infrastructure.
Commissioner, Fulton County, Ga.
Director of Policy and Government Relations, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Vice President, Van Scoyoc Associates
Vice President, Infrastructure, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
CEO, Associated General Contractors of America
President, Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO
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10212:50 pm to 3:30 pm EDT
Commissioner, Coos County, Ore.
Chief Engineer and Operations Officer, Elmore County, Ala.
Executive Director, Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council
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NACo Backstage: Infrastructure
NACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders. For this backstage session, NACo Infrastructure Associate Legislative Director, Jessica Jennings, is here to answer any questions from Alex Hergott10213:30 pm to 4:00 pm EDTNACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders. For this backstage session, NACo Infrastr
Executive Director, National Association of County Engineers
Deputy Administrator, Public Services, Charleston County, S.C.
Associate Legislative Director – Transportation and Infrastructure(202) 942-4264
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Understanding County Broadband Issues
Learn how to bridge the digital divide and remove barriers to broadband investments.10214:00 pm to 4:45 pm EDTLearn how to bridge the digital divide and remove barriers to broadband investments.
Acting Chairwoman, Federal Communications Commission
U.S. Representative (D-Calif).
Program Management and Company Lead, Measurement Lab
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NACo Backstage: Broadband
NACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders. Join NACi's Telecommunications and Technology Chair, Judge JD Clark as he answers broadband questions with Chris Ritzo.10214:45 pm to 5:15 pm EDTNACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders.
Judge, Wise County, Texas and Chair, Telecommunications & Technology Steering Committee-
Program Management and Company Lead, Measurement Lab
Associate Legislative Director – Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Telecommunications and Technology; Liaison to Rural Action Caucus; Political Outreach Manager(202) 942-4230
Thursday, Oct 22
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Spotlight on Counties
Learn about NACo tools and resources to help your county be better federal advocates.102211:00 am to 11:20 am EDTLearn about NACo tools and resources to help your county be better federal advocates.
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NACo President; Judge/Executive, Boone County, Ky.
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Director of Government Affairs(202) 942-4286
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Associate Legislative Director – Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs(202) 942-4204
Commissioner, Miami-Dade County, Fla. and Chair, Large Urban County Caucus
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Delivering Robust Health and Human Services During COVID-19
Hear remarks from the U.S. Surgeon General on COVID-19.102211:20 am to 11:35 am EDTHear remarks from the U.S. Surgeon General on COVID-19.
U.S. Surgeon General
Supervisor, Sacramento County, Calif.
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Conference AgendaThe Future of Health and Human Services Delivery: How Technology is Advancing Access to Care at the Local Level
Technology has emerged as a necessary and vital tool in providing critical healthcare and human services during the COVID-19 pandemic.102211:35 am to 12:30 pm EDTTechnology has emerged as a necessary and vital tool in providing critical healthcare and human services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officer, Broadband Research Initiative, Pew Charitable Trusts
Knowledge Mobilization Manager, American Public Human Services Association
Government Affairs and Policy Manager, National Rural Health Association
Director, Department of Social Services, Wilson County, N.C.
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The Implications of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
This session will focus on behavioral health and mental health trends during the pandemic, underscoring services and resources for vulnerable populations such as veterans and people living in rural counties.102212:30 pm to 1:25 pm EDTThis session will focus on behavioral health and mental health trends during the pandemic, underscoring services and resources for vulnerable populations such as veterans and people living in rural counties.
Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use (OAS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
NACo Immediate Past President; Commissioner, Douglas County, Neb.
Executive Director, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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10221:25 pm to 1:30 pm EDT
Associate Legislative Director – Health(202) 942-4246
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NACo Backstage: Armchair Discussion with Dr. Deborah Birx
NACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders. Join us at this time for an armchair discussion with the Coronavirus Response Coordinator, Dr.10221:30 pm to 2:00 pm EDTNACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders.
Coronavirus Response Coordinator, White House Coronavirus Task Force; U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator-
CEO/Executive Director(202) 393-6226
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County Resiliency with FEMA
This session will provide updates and resources from FEMA on the Public Assistance (PA) Program, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and FEMA Regional offices.10222:00 pm to 3:20 pm EDTThis session will provide updates and resources from FEMA on the Public Assistance (PA) Program, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and FEMA Regional offices.
Mayor, Orange County, Fla.
Regional Administrator, Region 5, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Assistant Administrator, Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Assistant Administrator, Federal Insurance, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Deputy Regional Administrator, Region 8, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Director, Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Counties Responding to Disasters During COVID-19
This session will provide insights and lessons learned from counties responding to recent disasters during COVID-19.10223:20 pm to 4:00 pm EDTThis session will provide insights and lessons learned from counties responding to recent disasters during COVID-19.
County Judge, Washington County, Ark.
Councilwoman, St. Charles Parish, La.
Director, Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Ramsey County, Minn.
Supervisor, Sonoma County, Calif.
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NACo Backstage: Disaster Response and Recovery
NACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders. Come have a conversation with representatives from Witt O'Briens on resiliency and FEMA management.10224:00 pm to 4:30 pm EDTNACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders.
Senior Project Manager, Witt O’Brien’s
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County Wildfire Response
Deputy U.S. Forest Service Chief, Chris French, and the Wildfire Partnership Panel with NACo members and partners.10224:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDTDeputy U.S. Forest Service Chief, Chris French, and the Wildfire Partnership Panel with NACo members and partners.
Associate Deputy Chief, U.S. Forest Service
Commissioner, Sublette County, Wyo.
Supervisor, Mariposa County, Calif.
Commissioner, Ravalli County, Mont.
Executive Director, Western Governors Association
Executive Manager, Wildland Fire Leadership Council
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Managing Public Lands
Counties play a pivotal role in managing America’s public lands, in this session you'll hear from experts on improving landscape health and how to support public lands gateway communities.10225:00 pm to 5:30 pm EDTCounties play a pivotal role in managing America’s public lands, in this session you'll hear from experts on improving landscape health and how to support public lands gateway communities.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior
Director, U.S. Public Lands and Rivers Conservation, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Executive Director, National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition
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10225:30 pm to 5:45 pm EDT
U.S. Senator (D-W.Va.)
U.S. Senator (R-Alaska)
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NACo Backstage: Public Lands
NACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders. Join Randy Phillips, U.S. Forest Service Liaison to NACo for a candid discussion on the issues facing the management of public lands.10225:45 pm to 6:15 pm EDTNACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders. Join Randy Phillips, U.S.
U.S. Forest Service Liaison to NACo
Associate Legislative Director – Public Lands and Liaison to the Western Interstate Region(512) 965-7268
