National Association of Counties
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The CIO Forum provides an opportunity for county CIOs and technology officials to learn about the latest technology initiatives, best practices and critical priorities, as well as engage with NACo Premier Corporate members and industry partners. The 2020 CIO Forum will focus on cybersecurity and best practices. Speakers |
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All first-time attendees are welcome to join us to learn more about NACo and how to make the most of the Legislative Conference. Due to limited space, this session is open to county officials and staff attending their first NACo conference. Please proceed directly to the meeting room, you do not need to pick up a badge at the registration desk. |
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Join the Community, Economic and Workforce Development (CEWD) Steering Committee Resolutions Meeting as members discuss proposed policy resolutions related to the CEWD policy platform. Members will hear from sponsors who submitted policy resolutions and have the opportunity to ask questions before they are voted on at the afternoon CEWD business meeting. |
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Join the Public Lands Steering Committee’s (PLSC) Resolutions Meeting as members discuss proposed policy resolutions related to the PLSC policy platform. Members will hear from sponsors who submitted policy resolutions and can ask questions before they are voted on at the PLSC business meeting. |
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Join the Transportation Steering Committee’s Resolutions Meeting to discuss proposed policy resolutions related to the Transportation policy platform and hear a legislative and regulatory update. Members will hear from sponsors who submitted policy resolutions and have the opportunity to ask questions before they are voted on at the Transportation business meeting. |
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Join the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee’s Joint Subcommittees Meeting for a discussion on the latest federal developments impacting rural communities across the country. Committee members will be joined by representatives from Capitol Hill who will discuss the local impacts of recent federal legislation including the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. |
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Join the Environment, Energy and Land Use (EELU) Steering Committee’s Resolutions Meeting as members will discuss proposed policy resolutions related to the EELU policy platform. Members will hear from sponsors who submitted policy resolutions and have the opportunity to ask questions before they are voted on at the EELU business meeting. |
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The increasing national suicide rate and rural hospital closings have strained local communities and systems of care. Join NACo's Health Steering Committee and subject matter experts from federal agencies and local practicioners to explore policy and programmatic options for suicide prevention on the local level and policy solutions and innovations at the federal and local level to help communities mitigate the challenges of rural hospital closures and ensure that healthcare providers and hospitals can provide continuous, safe and high-quality care to county residents.
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Join the Human Services and Education Steering Committee’s Joint Subcommittees Meeting for a discussion on the latest federal developments impacting human services programs at the county level. Committee members will be joined by officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families to learn how counties and our federal partners may work together to help leverage federal resources to serve local residents. |
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The Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs (FPIGA) Steering Committee will be joined by national and local experts for a discussion on the role diversity, inclusion and equity play when it comes to strengthening our nation’s business community. The committee will also hear from national agencies and market experts about how changing threats such as equity, climate and cybersecurity are shaping the future of municipal bond ratings and how counties can protect our fiscal health and creditworthiness. |
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Join the Information Technology Standing Committee as they hear updates and presentations on information technology issues and innovation. This committee provides advice to the Board of Directors on technology matters and oversight on NACo information technology programs, including the new NACo Technology Blueprint. |
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The Justice and Public Safety Committee will be joined by congressional staff to discuss the outlook for congressional action that could impact county justice systems and hear from the U.S. Department of Justice about upcoming policy and justice program assistance opportunities in 2020. This committee will also review and discuss interim policy resolutions. |
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NACo’s County Explorer tool provides easy access to the latest available data, with hundreds of indicators across categories ranging from county economies to policy issues, including transportation, infrastructure, health and public safety, each telling a unique county story. Join us at the NACo Resource Center for an interactive, on-demand demo that will showcase the redesigned user interface, functionality and significant updates. |
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NACo’s three Community, Economic and Workforce Development Subcommittees will discuss federal policy issues impacting counties related to housing, economic and workforce development and hear from federal partners and policy experts on issues regarding funding and partnership opportunities. |
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Public Lands Steering Committee (PLSC) members will hear from federal land agency officials about efforts to improve landscape health, enhance wildlife habitat and create new economic growth opportunities for public lands counties. Members will also have discussions on changing workforce needs at the U.S. Forest Service and proposed long-term solutions to issues surrounding county payments. |
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NACo’s four Transportation Subcommittees will discuss federal policy issues related to transportation and infrastructure development, including an outlook on transportation policy in 2020 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, an update on the status of America's freight rail network and a discussion around an innovative mechanism for delivering infrastructure projects. |
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The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee will be joined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and fellow local leaders who will provide an update on the current challenges facing rural communities, including lack of access to affordable housing and the impacts of economic strains on the farming industry. Members will disucss how local officials can best work with our federal partners to address these ongoing issues. Members will also consider and vote on interim policy resolutions used to guide NACo’s advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and federal agencies. |
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NACo’s County Explorer tool provides easy access to the latest available data, with hundreds of indicators across categories ranging from county economies to policy issues, including transportation, infrastructure, health and public safety, each telling a unique county story. Join us at the NACo Resource Center for an interactive demo that will showcase new key economic indicators for counties, including newly released county GDP data. |
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NACo’s County Explorer tool provides easy access to the latest available data, with hundreds of indicators across categories ranging from county economies to policy issues, including transportation, infrastructure, health and public safety, each telling a unique county story. Join us at the NACo Resource Center for an interactive demo that will showcase new key economic indicators for counties, including newly released county GDP data. |
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Justice and Public Safety Committee members will consider and vote on proposed interim policy resolutions. The committee will be joined by congressional staff to discuss federal legislation and oversight efforts that could impact county emergency management and homeland security efforts in 2020 and beyond and hear from the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency about upcoming policy changes and federal assistance opportunities on the horizon in 2020. |
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Committee members will hear from federal officials and policy experts on the latest telecommunications and technology policy issues. The steering committee will review upcoming legislation and regulations in the 116th Congress related to broadband coverage data, local franchising authority and election cybersecurity. Steering committee members will consider and vote on interim policy resolutions used to guide NACo’s advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and federal agencies. |
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The FPIGA Steering Committee will be joined by congressional staff and the U.S. Department of Treasury to hear about the latest activity around federal tax policies and outlook for 2020. Additionally, members will be joined by national and local experts for a discussion on how counties can incorporate best practices ahead of the 2020 election. Members will consider and vote on interim policy resolutions used to guide NACo's advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and federal agencies. |
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Members will hear from federal officials and policy experts on the latest environmental and energy federal policy issues. The steering committee will review the federal outlook for environment and energy issues in 2020, including potential legislation and regulations in the 116th Congress related to “Waters of the U.S.,” climate and renewable energy and pending EPA regulations. Steering committee members will also consider policy resolutions used to guide NACo’s advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and federal agencies. |
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Public Lands Steering Committee (PLSC) Members will hear from federal officials on the latest public lands issues, including new efforts to better manage our national forests, reduce the threat of wildfire and partner with federal agencies to accomplish shared goals. The PLSC will review the federal outlook for public lands issues in 2020 and learn about the new NACo-U.S. Forest Service guidebook. Members will also consider policy resolutions used to guide NACo’s advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and federal agencies. |
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Join the Transportation Steering Committee’s Business Meeting where members will hear about the latest transportation federal policy issues facing counties, including grassroots efforts to highlight the need for local infrastructure investments, counter drone technology and a panel on best practices for funding road and bridge infrastructure improvement from the National Association of County Engineers. Steering committee members will also consider and vote on interim policy resolutions used to guide NACo’s advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and federal agencies. |
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Members will hear from federal officials and congressionl staff on the latest community, economic and workforce development federal policy and funding issues, including the latest on the FY 2021 appropriations process. CEWD Steering Committee members will vote on interim policy resolutions discussed during the morning resolutions meeting. |
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NACo's Health Policy Steering Committee will be joined by congressional staff and health policy experts to discuss upcoming legislation on congressional policy priorities for health. Committee members will consider and vote on interim policy resolutions. |
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Members will be joined by congressional staff to hear updates on human services policies and the outlook for the remainder of the 116th Congress. Members will consider and vote on interim policy resolutions used to guide NACo’s advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and federal agencies. Members will hear from sponsors who have submitted interim resolutions and have the opportunity to ask questions before voting on proposed measures. |
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Caucus members will discuss federal initiatives that impact the Gulf of Mexico. GSCPC membership is open to all NACo county and parish government officials from Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida. |
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Community health is strongly correlated with and dependent on the conditions in which residents live, work, and play. Counties are leading the charge in working to integrate health-based decision making throughout various sectors. At this meeting of the Healthy Counties Advisory Board, attendees are invited to hear from county peers and experts on how they are using the social determinants of health to guide their work in creating innovative multi-sector approaches to health issues. |
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NACo’s County Explorer tool provides easy access to the latest available data, with hundreds of indicators across categories ranging from county economies to policy issues, including transportation, infrastructure, health and public safety, each telling a unique county story. Join us at the NACo Resource Center for an interactive, on-demand demo that will showcase the redesigned user interface, functionality and significant updates. |
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NACo’s County Explorer tool provides easy access to the latest available data, with hundreds of indicators across categories ranging from county economies to policy issues, including elections, transportation, infrastructure, health and public safety, each telling a unique county story. Join us at the NACo Resource Center for an interactive demo that will showcase newly released key indicators on county elections, such as voter registrations, the county role in election administration and state voter registration database systems. |
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Join the GIS Subcommittee for a discussion focused on the innovative use of geospatial technologies including drones, unmanned vehicles and mobile applications. Discussion will also be providing free resources, learning tools and apps that will help build-up your county's GIS. |
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NACo's Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) is the premier national forum for the exchange of ideas and solutions that help urban counties address their most pressing issues. The LUCC meeting at NACo's 2020 Legislative Conference will feature conversations with federal officials and national leaders on topics including affordable housing, economic development and justice and public safety. All urban county officials are welcome to attend; table seating is reserved for LUCC Steering Committee members. |
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With the success of NACo’s TestIT App, the Rural Action Caucus is set to release a report on rural broadband coverage, including data collected by the app. Members will discuss the findings of the report and underscore the challenges and opportunities for rural broadband connectivity alongside senior officials from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and Federal Communications Commission. This meeting will examine the impact of natural disasters and trade negotiations on the rural economy through the lens of USDA’s Farm Service Agency, which provided over $15 billion in trade and disaster relief in 2019. |
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NACo’s County Explorer tool provides easy access to the latest available data, with hundreds of indicators across categories ranging from county economies to policy issues, including elections, transportation, infrastructure, health and public safety, each telling a unique county story. Join us at the NACo Resource Center for an interactive demo that will showcase key indicators for both urban and rural counties, highlighting the differences, challenges and opportunities that exist for each group. |
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Join NABCO/NOBCO for a meeting on Securitizing the Opioid Settlements: what will the settlement look like, and how to maximize the claim for the benefit of government, your community and your constituents. |
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Join the Resilient Counties Advisory Board for a panel discussion examining county disaster preparedness and resilience with a specific focus on aging and other vulnerable populations. |
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Join the Arts & Culture Commission for a panel discussion on healing trauma through the arts, with a focus on post-disaster, abused and neglected children and veterans. |
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County governments play a critical role as public service providers for America’s citizens, including millions of veterans. NACo’s Veterans and Military Services Committee provides a forum for county leaders – many of whom are members of military families or veterans themselves – to discuss how counties can work with each other and with our state, federal and local partners to address issues facing our nation’s veterans. During this session, members will review the outlook for legislative and regulatory proposals in the 116th Congress and discuss action steps for the committee. |
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The Western Interstate Region (WIR) is dedicated to the promotion of Western interests within NACo. Its membership consists of fifteen Western states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah and Washington). WIR Members will receive an update from the U.S. Forest Service on their efforts to implement new forest management authorities. Members will also learn about newly unveiled federal environmental regulations and NACo’s efforts to end the inmate Medicaid exclusion policy. |
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State governments have a significant impact on the operations of counties, and states legislating on similar issues. Join us for a discussion of how states are tackling pressing county priorities, such as inmate medical care, responding to the opioid crisis, property tax limitations, housing and rural broadband. This session will also include a look at how federal action could change the landscape for states and counties alike. |
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Early childhood programs have recently received historic increases in federal funding. Counties have been leveraging federal, state and local dollars to help maximize services for young children and their families. Learn what counties can do to make policy, programs and systems change to increase early learning opportunities for young residents. Continue the discussion at 3:00PM with a short demo of relevant County Explorer data at the NACo Resource Center.
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Communicating the health of your county’s finances is an important task of interest to stakeholders, including taxpayers, public officials and investors. How you communicate your county’s financial data is often driven by two entities – the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Join us for this session to hear about the latest GASB projects and SEC initiatives that may impact local government financial reporting. |
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This two-part session explores innovations in managing county data. Part 1: Integrating Data and Organizations for Improved Client Outcomes focuses on how counties have leveraged data sharing to integrate organizations, improve client outcomes and tackle challenges including homelessness, substance abuse, behavioral health, workforce preparation and reducing recidivism. Part 2: Data to Information to Impact explores how to derive value from county data resources through best practices in data production and mining. |
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All conference attendees are welcome to attend this meeting of NACo's Programs and Services Committee, which advises the association's officers and Board of Directors regarding the development and evaluation of programs and services for NACo members. This meeting will focus on NACo's newly realigned County Innovations Lab, which carries out the association's research, data analytics and county best practices projects. An updated overview of the Lab's projects will be provided, followed by discussion among committee members on how NACo can maximize the impact of current projects and formulate new projects that help advance key priorities of the association. |
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In September 2019, members of NACo’s Immigration Reform Task Force participated in a tour along the U.S.-Mexico border. During this meeting, members will hear from Task Force colleagues and national experts about the new policies that have been implemented along the southwest border in response to the new wave of migrants, and how these measures impact counties both on and off the border. |
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NACo’s County Explorer tool provides easy access to the latest available data, with hundreds of indicators across categories ranging from county economies to policy issues, including elections, transportation, infrastructure, health and public safety, each telling a unique county story. Join us at the NACo Resource Center for an interactive demo that will showcase key indicators to help county leaders better serve families and children. |
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Sponsored by Capital Group. NACo's Next Generation Network is pleased to welcome Hon. Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) as a special guest. Join a network of new and newly elected county officials and learn about NACo’s unique resources for the next generation of county leaders and opportunities to engage with NACo.
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Sponsored by ICMA-RC |
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Sponsored by Capital Group
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Please RSVP to fbaca@coconino.az.gov |
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Join us for coffee with representatives from several federal agencies • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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NACo’s County Explorer tool provides easy access to the latest available data, with hundreds of indicators across categories ranging from county economies to policy issues, including elections, transportation, infrastructure, health and public safety, each telling a unique county story. Join us at the NACo Resource Center for an interactive demo designed specifically for county researchers to bolster their research efforts through the tool’s redesigned user interface, new functionality and significant updates. Coffee and light fare provided to attendees. |
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A brass quintet from the U.S. Army Band will perform a patriotic opening and the Armed Forces Color Guard will present the colors at the start of the General Session, a patriotic event you won’t want to miss. |
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NACo’s County Explorer tool provides easy access to the latest available data, with hundreds of indicators across categories ranging from county economies to policy issues, including transportation, infrastructure, health and public safety, each telling a unique county story. Join us at the NACo Resource Center for an interactive, on-demand demo that will showcase the redesigned user interface, functionality and significant updates. |
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The NACo Financial Services Corporation is working with strategic partners to develop and distribute value added enterprise solutions to counties that result in cost saving initiatives, improved service for constituents and revenue generating opportunities. |
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While government entities develop plans to respond to physical disasters, cyberattacks are sometimes viewed differently. Unlike weather-related disasters, cyberattacks do not have forecasting tools and may involve many unknown factors. Learn what you need to know and what your role is as an elected official in cyber disaster recovery. |
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Join the NACo government affairs team for a rapid-fire discussion on the top federal policy issues facing counties, including strengthening the intergovernmental relationship, transportation and infrastructure, broadband and 5G development, public lands management and payments, health and justice, disaster and resiliency, community and workforce development, environmental regulations, and much more! |
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The reauthorization of the Older Americans Act is an opportunity for policy improvements to expand and strengthen the network of services supporting our nation’s rapidly growing aging population. In this session, officials and experts at the national and local levels offer strategies for counties to provide comprehensive systems of care that are fully accessible to our aging residents. Panelists will highlight federal and local best practices for implementing the legislation. |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development agency serves as a one-stop-shop for counties seeking assistance in addressing the unique challenges facing rural communities. Rural Development oversees a $516 billion portfolio of grant and loan programs solely dedicated to funding and financing rural projects. They also provide critical technical assistance to ensure solutions are efficient and effective. With so many resources available, it’s often challenging to know where to start! This session will shed light on the resources available and help counties troubleshoot the process for obtaining critical resources. |
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In an increasingly connected global economy, international exports and imports play an important role in not just the national economy, but in local economies, too. Counties have a vested interest in ensuring that businesses are competitive in the global market, as well as tools to increase their connectivity. This session will focus on how counties can partner with the federal government, states, cities and other counties to position our home economies to compete internationally. Hosted by the International Economic Development Task Force, this session is open to all conference attendees. Continue the discussion at 12:00PM with a short demo of relevant County Explorer data at the NACo Resource Center. |
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NACo’s County Explorer tool provides easy access to the latest available data, with hundreds of indicators across categories ranging from county economies to policy issues, including elections, transportation, infrastructure, health and public safety, each telling a unique county story. Join us at the NACo Resource Center for an interactive demo that will showcase key indicators around county international economic development, including data on exports, foreign direct investments (FDI) and more. |
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Join your colleagues at this fun luncheon and enjoy a performance by the illustrious Capitol Steps. This one-of-a-kind troupe began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. Although not all of the current performers are former Hill staffers, taken together, they have worked in a total of 18 congressional offices and represent six decades of House and Senate staff experience. |
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In counties across America, homelessness is a crisis confronting local government. While counties are on the front lines of tackling the driving factors and downstream impacts of homelessness, our state and federal partners play an important role in developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to address this crisis. In this workshop federal and county officials will discuss policy frameworks and best practices for reducing rural and urban homelessness. |
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Do you sometimes feel like you’re speaking a different language than your colleagues or struggling to find an effective way to manage a generationally diverse workforce? Join Sherrie Clark, a former NYPD officer turned best-selling author, speaker and communications expert in an engaging and informative session on effectively communicating across generations. |
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Federal policymakers have continued efforts in 2020 to streamline the often burdensome and duplicative federal permitting process. Federal agencies impacted by these efforts range from the Environmental Protection Agency to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Join this workshop to hear from the Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC) on how counties can successfully navigate the federal permitting process. |
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Counties play a significant role in providing residents with educational and workforce development opportunities. Participate in a conversation on how counties can prepare for the impact of automation, technology and broad transitions on counties and local economies. The session includes an update on how a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act reauthorization will impact counties and can enhance flexibility and opportunities for job readiness for the future. Continue the discussion at 3:00PM with a short demo of relevant County Explorer data at the NACo Resource Center. |
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When it comes to securing the vote, states and counties are on the frontlines of fighting cyber-crimes in elections. To better understand both cybersecurity and other challenges that elections face, this workshop will provide an in-depth look at innovative approaches to securing and protecting elections from cyber-attacks. Hear from national and county leaders on about new opportunities and other best practices that counties should incorporate in advance of the 2020 elections. |
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NACo’s County Explorer tool provides easy access to the latest available data, with hundreds of indicators across categories ranging from county economies to policy issues, including elections, transportation, infrastructure, health and public safety, each telling a unique county story. Join us at the NACo Resource Center for an interactive demo that will showcase key trends in the labor force that are shaping the future of work in America’s counties. |
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The business of counties is increasingly complex and the need for ensuring leadership readiness and effective talent development is increasingly demanding within all counties – large and small, alike. But, what does best practice look like? Join Dr. Tim Rahschulte, CEO of the Professional Development Academy and chief architect of the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy who will lead a panel discussion among experts sharing solutions. |
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The decennial census, which aims to count every United States resident each decade, is critical to county governments. Census population counts guide the allocation of more than $1.5 trillion of federal funding to state and local governments for health care, economic development, infrastructure, education and other local services. Census counts are also increasingly critical to data-driven businesses and research efforts. Local leaders can support an accurate count by identifying which residents are likely to participate and investing in targeted outreach to ensure they do. Hear from federal and local leaders about what they are doing to ensure a complete count for the 2020 Census. |
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There are several regulatory proposals pending at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will directly impact counties. During this workshop, attendees will learn about pending air regulations that impact local governments and receive an update on the implementation of the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule. Attendees will also learn more about the EPA's "How's My Waterway?" project to discover what pollutants may be in your local waters. |
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County recycling programs around the country have taken a hit after China’s crackdown on U.S. recyclable materials. Today, recyclables bring in nearly half of what they did in early 2017, causing U.S. recyclable markets to dissipate. As a result, counties are forced to either invest in resources to reduce contamination of recyclables or limit recycling services. Join this session to learn about the federal, state and local roles in recycling and gather ideas your county might explore to improve its recycling future. |
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Join the Arts & Culture Commission for a tour of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a multi-dimensional facility that produces a wide array of performances encompassing the genres of theater, dance, ballet, and orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, and folk music, offers multi-media performances for adults and children, and is a nexus of performing arts education. Space is limited and RSVP is required. Bus transportation will depart promptly at 3:30 p.m. from the T Street entrance on the Terrace Level. Return transportation to the Hilton is not provided. |
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Due to security reasons, attendance for this event is by invitation and RSVP only. Attendees not appearing on the official guest list will not be allowed to gain admittance. Please inquire with your NACo staff liaison with questions. |
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The FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program provides aid to counties in the wake of major disasters to help in recovery efforts. This workshop explores the PA process, what systems counties should have in place before a disaster and how the process has changed with implementation of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018. |
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Understanding how financial literacy and approaches to retirement planning differ from generation to generation is crucial to supporting a financially healthy workplace. Examine generational trends and how workplaces can help employees become financially literate - and why that matters to retention. |
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While jail incarceration rates are on the decline, African Americans are more than three times as likely to be incarcerated as their white counterparts. As counties implement initiatives to address the overuse of jails, reducing racial and ethnic disparities and meaningfully engaging communities in policy decisions remain barriers. This workshop will explore strategies for county officials to ensure that justice reform initiatives are centered on working towards racial equity and the involvement of community stakeholders in the decision-making process. |
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Many county leaders wake up the morning after elections to discover that their long-standing champions have been sent packing, causing a scramble to cultivate new congressional proponents on the Hill. Fortunately, Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) has developed a sure-fire elixir for a county’s election-year hangover. Participants in this workshop will learn about what matter to Congress, how elections can shift power in Congress and five “remedies” that counties can use to establish and strengthen new relationships with their members of Congress. |
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NACo’s County Explorer tool provides easy access to the latest available data, with hundreds of indicators across categories ranging from county economies to policy issues, including transportation, infrastructure, health and public safety, each telling a unique county story. Join us at the NACo Resource Center for an interactive, on-demand demo that will showcase the redesigned user interface, functionality and significant updates. |
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For the first time, NACo is convening counties that have a military installation in or near their jurisdiction to network with federal officials responsible for these installations. Participants will explore how counties and defense bases can improve partnerships on issues such as environmental protection, land use, economic development and more.
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Say cheese! All conference participants are encouraged to join us near the capitol for a group photo. Transportation from the Washington Hilton to the Capitol will be available immediately following the General Session. Attendees should go to the Terrace level entrance for bus departures. The photo area is outdoors, bring coats and gloves and comfortable shoes. |
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In early 2019, NACo and the National Sheriffs' Association formed a joint task force that examined the impact of the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (MIEP), a federal policy that strips federal health and veterans benefits from individuals upon admission to jail – not upon conviction. The MIEP has contributed to the national behavioral and mental health crisis as well as increased rates of recidivism in our local jails. During this briefing, hear from key congressional champions working to amend this federal policy and members of the task force, who will provide insights from group’s comprehensive report. |
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The Supreme Court is tackling a decade’s worth of controversial cases this term on topics ranging from guns to gay rights to the President’s tax returns. Many of these cases—and a number of more low profile cases on topics ranging from water to impounding vehicles—affect counties. This session will prepare you for June when all the big Supreme Court cases are decided. |
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The White House debuted the National Cybersecurity Moonshot in 2019, outlining a path toward a safe and secure internet for critical infrastructure by 2028. The Moonshot focuses on leveraging evolutionary changes in key technology sectors and opportunities for coordinated improvements in five parallel pillars. Tom Patterson, one of the principal authors of the report, overviews the coming national changes and highlights the impacts and opportunities for counties. This session clarifies changes that are necessary now so that counties can benefit from a more trusted and secure future. |
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Counties administer and fund elections at the local level, including overseeing polling places and coordinating poll workers for federal, state and local elections. County election officials work diligently with federal, state and other local election officials to ensure the safety and security of our voting systems. Join us to learn how election administration works at the local level and how county leaders administer elections in a way that is accurate, safe, secure and accessible for all voters. |
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As the 116th Congress works to reauthorize a surface transportation bill and considers developing comprehensive infrastructure legislation, a strong federal-state-local partnership is critical. Owning 45 percent of public roads, almost 40 percent of the National Bridge Inventory and operating 78 percent of all public transit systems, county priorities must be included in any federal transportation and infrastructure package. Join this Capitol Hill briefing to hear from members of Congress on the status of this legislation, as well as from county leaders about the unique infrastructure challenges local governments face and how the federal government can implement public policy to improve our nation’s transportation infrastructure system.
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Co-hosted with the Washington D.C. Mayor’s Office In July 2019, the National Association of County LGBTQ Leaders & Allies launched the “Elected County Officials for LGBTQ Equity” campaign. This campaign asks elected county officials nationwide to pledge their support for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) inclusive local government policies. County officials are invited to celebrate the progress of the campaign and pledge their support.
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Get your game face ready for some fun and networking as we gear up for March Madness. Connect with fellow conference participants at our closing reception and wind down from a busy week with good food, friends and dancing. |
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Need a place to store your luggage while on the Hill? Please bring it to the lobby of the first-floor conference center at NACo HQ and ask for a tour of our headquarters, your office away from home!
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Advocate for county priorities at the federal level by scheduling appointments on Capitol Hill. Engage policymakers, staff members and leadership, and let them know that federal policies matter to counties, and counties matter to America. |
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Across the country, over five million veterans served by the Veterans Administration system live in rural areas with long distances to access healthcare. Telehealth has become a vital component in reaching these veterans, with VA telehealth visits increasing by 19% between 2017 and 2018. In 2019, the VA partnered with public and private organizations to launch its new Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations (ATLAS) initiative to better address the health needs of rural veterans through virtual health appointments. Join VA representatives during the Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Day of Action for an interactive demonstration of the ATLAS tool and information session for county officials interested in piloting this innovative program in their communities. |
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Rural Action Caucus (RAC) members are invited to participate in the annual “RAC Day of Action” immediately following NACo’s 2020 Legislative Conference. Members will engage with key federal agencies to discuss pressing issues facing our rural counties, including lack of broadband connectivity, increased cybersecurity risks and disparities in rural transportation infrastructure. |
