National Association of Counties
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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 Annual 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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The Agriculture and Rural Affairs (AgRA) Steering Committee will meet in a working session to allow sponsors of resolutions and platform changes to discuss, debate and amend various proposed policy positions. Additionally, AgRA members will hear from guest speakers on issues relevant to the committee. |
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NACo’s Community, Economic and Workforce Development (CEWD) Steering Committee will discuss 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. CEWD Steering Committee members will also vote on proposed policy resolutions and platform changes. |
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Join the Health Steering Committee’s Meeting as members will discuss and vote on proposed policy resolutions related to the health policy platform. Members will also discuss timely policy content with guest speakers from federal agencies and partner organizations. |
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The Justice and Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss key issues including equity in justice funding, the outlook for federal criminal justice reform and hear updates on emergency management related legislation and policy changes. Additionally, committee members will review and vote on policy resolutions and platform changes. |
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Join the Transportation Policy Steering Committee meeting to hear from guest speakers on topics including drones, transportation electrification and other emerging technologies that have the potential to impact county infrastructure and our many residents who rely upon these vital assets to remain connected in every corner of the country. |
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Join the Environment, Energy and Land Use (EELU) Steering Committee’s 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. |
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The Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs (FPIGA) Steering Committee will meet in a working session to allow sponsors of resolutions and platform changes to discuss, debate and amend various proposed policy positions. Additionally, FPIGA members will hear from guest speakers on issues related to the U.S. Treasury’s Fiscal Recovery Fund, state tax limitation policies and election reform. |
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Join the Human Services and Education Steering Committee for a discussion of innovative strategies in human service delivery and the opportunity to engage with key federal officials overseeing policy that impacts children and families. Members will also discuss and vote on proposed policy resolutions and platform changes. |
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Public Lands Steering Committee (PLSC) members will hear from federal agency officials on the latest public lands issues, including efforts to better manage our natural resources, reduce the threat of wildfire, and improve economies in public lands counties. The PLSC will review the federal outlook for public lands issues for the remainder of 2021 and also consider policy resolutions to further guide NACo’s advocacy efforts. |
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The Telecommunications and Technology (T&T) Steering Committee will meet in a working session to allow sponsors of resolutions and platform changes to discuss, debate and amend various proposed policy positions. Additionally, T&T members will hear from guest speakers on issues relevant to the committee. |
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Join Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator and the government’s top official in the battle against global HIV/AIDS, for a COVID-19 update and discussion of mitigation best practices, including smart investments in air purification technologies to limit indoor transmission. |
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The Immigration Reform Task Force will meet to discuss the latest developments on immigration reform and hear from federal guest speakers and experts on federal immigration policy. |
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Join IT Standing Committee members to hear from the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) concerning DotGov updates and their perspective on recent Cyber incidents. AT&T will also be presenting the examples and innovative solutions that they have encountered over the past year in addressing the digital divide. |
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Join the Resilient Counties Advisoary Board for an interactive and informative deep dive on wildfire mitigation planning and action. This discussion will highlight valuable tools and resources, in addition to creative and practical approaches for building more resilient counties. |
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Join NACo’s Veterans and Military Services Standing Committee to discuss how counties can work with our state, federal and local partners to address issues facing our nation’s veterans. |
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“Current County Outdoor Recreation Challenges and Responses” During the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans flocked to the outdoors in record numbers. This dramatic increase in tourists strained the limited resources in many counties. In this session, hear from county officials and other experts about the challenges faced from spikes in demand for a wide array of county services and how counties responded to meet their communities’ needs. |
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Join GIS Subcommittee members to hear the county perspective on moving Esri tools and GIS functions to the cloud, as well as Netsmart’s approach to utilizing GIS in Client Care. |
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By invitation, this luncheon will bring together NACo’s County Executive Network, member Advisory Group on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and developing Network of County DEI Directors and senior staff to discuss strategies and considerations for advancing DEI in county governance. |
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NACo’s Arts & Culture Committee Workshop is open to all and will showcase the work of the committee as well the critical role of the arts in local communities. Expert speakers and county leaders will present a diverse assortment of arts programming including a focus on historic preservation, the arts as a means to bridge racial and cultural divides and using ARP funds to support the arts. The committee will also honor the recipient of this year’s Public Leadership in the Arts Award in partnership with Americans for the Arts. |
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The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted economic activity across the nation and around the globe. As vaccinations rise and restrictions loosen, however, counties are looking to revitalize the economy, with international economic development as one viable strategy. Helping businesses export and attracting foreign investment can bring back needed jobs and capital to local communities. Join this discussion of how county leaders can view economic recovery with an international lens and position businesses and workers for long-term success. Hosted by the International Economic Development Task Force, this session is open to all conference attendees. |
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The Rural Action Caucus (RAC) will convene to discuss issues relevant to the caucus, engage in a peer exchange and hear presentations from various guest speakers. |
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The purpose of the Gulf States Counties and Parishes Caucus is to promote a clearer understanding of mutual problems of Gulf Coast counties and parishes and their citizens; to establish a single source of information concerning county and parish governments in the Gulf region; and to advocate on behalf of those residing in Gulf counties and parishes before federal government. The caucus membership is open to all county and parish elected government officials from Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida. Come hear from speakers on pressing topics important to the Gulf Coast. |
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Conference attendees are welcome to attend this meeting of NACo's Programs and Services Standing 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 feature lessons learned from NACo affiliate state associations of counties in the adaptation and delivery of programs and services at the state level and a preview of NACo program areas for the coming years. Committee members will provide feedback to NACo to help maximize the impact of these initiatives and help shape NACo’s current and future programming. |
