NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit
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ConferenceThe 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.NACo Virtual Federal Policy SummitOctober 21, 2020October 21, 2020, 11:00 am to October 22, 2020, 6:00 pm
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NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit
The 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.
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The 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.2020-10-21Conference2023-07-29
The 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.
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, Oct 21
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102111:00 am to 11:15 am EDT
- NACo Past President; Judge/Executive, Boone County, Ky.
- CEO/Executive Director(202) 393-6226
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Conference Session
Telling the County Story
October 21, 2020 , 11:15 am – 11:40 amJoin 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 Director, Research(202) 942-4247
- Chief Government Affairs Officer(202) 942-4286
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Examining Federalism and the Intergovernmental Partnership
October 21, 2020 , 11:40 am – 12:30 pmJoin 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.
- 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
October 21, 2020 , 12:30 pm – 1:20 pmHear 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 Immediate Past 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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Conference Session
New to NACo? Make the Most of Your Membership
October 21, 2020 , 1:20 pm – 1:40 pm10211:20 pm to 1:40 pm EDT- NACo Immediate Past President; Board Member, Will County, Ill.
- Director of Membership(202) 942-4221
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Conference Session
NACo Backstage: Chat with the Elections Experts
October 21, 2020 , 1:40 pm – 2:10 pmNACo 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
- Auditor/Clerk, Weber County, Utah
- Deputy Election Director, Montgomery County, Md.
- Director of Governance, Bipartisan Policy Center
- Director of Government Affairs & Federal Fellowship Initiative(202) 942-4204
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Partnering for Progress: the Future of Transportation & Infrastructure
October 21, 2020 , 2:00 pm – 2:45 pmDiscussion 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.
- Chairman, NACo Transportation Policy Steering Committee; Vice Chairman, 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.
- President and CEO of the Permitting Institute
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Conference Session
NACo Backstage: Infrastructure
October 21, 2020 , 3:30 pm – 4:00 pmNACo 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.
- Legislative Director – Transportation | Rural Action Caucus(202) 942-4264
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Understanding County Broadband Issues
October 21, 2020 , 4:00 pm – 4:45 pmLearn 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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Conference Session
NACo Backstage: Broadband
October 21, 2020 , 4:45 pm – 5:15 pmNACo 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.
- NACo Second Vice President; Judge, Wise County, Texas
- Program Management and Company Lead, Measurement Lab
Thursday, Oct 22
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Conference Session
Spotlight on Counties
October 22, 2020 , 11:00 am – 11:20 amLearn 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.
- NACo Past President; Judge/Executive, Boone County, Ky.
- Chief Government Affairs Officer(202) 942-4286
- Director of Government Affairs & Federal Fellowship Initiative(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
October 22, 2020 , 11:20 am – 11:35 amHear 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
- First District Supervisor, Sacramento County, Calif.
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Conference Session
The Future of Health and Human Services Delivery: How Technology is Advancing Access to Care at the Local Level
October 22, 2020 , 11:35 am – 12:30 pmTechnology 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
October 22, 2020 , 12:30 pm – 1:25 pmThis 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)
- 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
- Legislative Director – Health | Large Urban County Caucus(202) 942-4246
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NACo Backstage: Armchair Discussion with Dr. Deborah Birx
October 22, 2020 , 1:30 pm – 2:00 pmNACo 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.
- CEO/Executive Director(202) 393-6226
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County Resiliency with FEMA
October 22, 2020 , 2:00 pm – 3:20 pmThis 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.
- Corporate Chief of Staff, Tidal Basin
- 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
October 22, 2020 , 3:20 pm – 4:00 pmThis 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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County Wildfire Response
October 22, 2020 , 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmDeputy 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.
- Vice President, Golden State Natural Resources
- Commissioner, Ravalli County, Mont.
- Executive Director, Western Governors Association
- Executive Director, Wildland Fire Leadership Council
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NACo Backstage: Disaster Response and Recovery
October 22, 2020 , 4:00 pm – 4:30 pmNACo 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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Managing Public Lands
October 22, 2020 , 5:00 pm – 5:30 pmCounties 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
October 22, 2020 , 5:45 pm – 6:15 pmNACo 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
- Legislative Director – Public Lands | Western Interstate Region(512) 965-7268
11:40 am to 12:30 pm
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Examining Federalism and the Intergovernmental Partnership
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
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Partnering for Progress: the Future of Transportation & Infrastructure
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
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Understanding County Broadband Issues
11:00 am to 11:20 am
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Spotlight on Counties
11:20 am to 11:35 am
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Delivering Robust Health and Human Services During COVID-19
5:00 pm to 5:30 pm
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Managing Public Lands
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