National Association of Counties
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This session is open to county IT leaders and will provide networking and discussion opportunities on current technology trends, priorities and challenges. |
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This all-day event will feature dialogues on data sharing, infrastructure transformation, and digital equity and inclusion. Attendees will also explore content from policy steering committees on elections, data privacy, workforce development and cybersecurity. |
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All first-time attendees are welcome to join us to learn 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. |
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Federal partners, national experts and thought leaders will join the Community, Economic and Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee to discuss policy priorities and best practices in affordable housing, community revitalization, workforce development, and more. The committee will also be joined by subject matter experts from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Economic Development Administration (EDA). |
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Federal partners and national experts will join the Environment, Energy and Land Use Policy Steering Committee to discuss committee policy priorities, including the promotion of a comprehensive national energy policy, addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and advancing water quality and affordability, among others. |
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Federal partners and national experts will join the Health Policy Steering Committee to share solutions and best practices in key priorities for health, including substance use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery, and federal regulatory reforms to long-term care. |
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Join the Transportation Policy Steering Committee's Business Meeting for an interactive technical assistance session with subject matter experts from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Committee members will also vote on interim policy resolutions informing NACo's advocacy and engagement on Capitol Hill and among federal agencies. |
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The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee will hear from a series of partners to forecast the legislative landscape for upcoming timely issues. The committee will also consider and vote upon interim policy resolutions informing NACo's advocacy and engagement on Capitol Hill and among federal agencies. |
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The Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Steering Committee discuss its federal policy priorities. Federal partners and experts will join the meeting to examine policy outlooks for the 118th Congress, including issues surrounding the oversight of pension plans and federal policies that could impact county finances and the municipal bond market. Additionally, the committee will hear from each subcommittee chair on NACo's latest activities in Washington, D.C. |
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Federal partners and national experts will join the Human Services and Education Policy Steering Committee to discuss policy priorities and best practices for serving vulnerable children and families, combating intergenerational poverty, and strengthening adult protective services. |
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Congressional and federal agency partners will join the Justice and Public Safety Policy Steering Committee to discuss critical issues, including addressing mental health in the criminal justice system, disaster mitigation and response, and the outlook for the committee's policy priorities in the 118th Congress. |
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The Public Lands Policy Steering Committee will discuss and debate resolutions and meet with key federal partners to discuss progress on infrastructure implementation, efforts to improve landscape health and streamline the regulatory process. |
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The Telecommunications and Technology Policy Steering Committee will meet with federal partners and stakeholders to discuss issues, including the implementation of broadband and cybersecurity programs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the elevation of the county role in digital equity efforts, and addressing the deployment of advanced wireless technologies as well as other issues. |
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NACo's Economic Mobility Leadership Network members meet up (invitation only). |
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The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Subcommittee of the Information Technology Standing Committee focuses on GIS education, national trends and proposed legislation that might affect GIS. Members are county elected officials, surveyors and planners, GIS directors and other county GIS leadership. The subcommittee will hear from national organizations and partners on relevant updates on current and future landscape of GIS policies and practices. |
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The social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which we live, learn, work and play that directly and indirectly impact the health and well-being of communities. Those who work within the field of public health have a deep understanding of these issues and the importance of addressing SDOHs to drive improvements to community health. Other stakeholders, such as policymakers and the general public, may not share the same background as public health officials, but play a critical role in shaping how social determinants are addressed at the community level. During this session, Healthy Counties Advisory Board (HCAB) members will explore strategies and share ideas for increasing awareness and understanding of SDOHs among county leaders and community members to drive improvements to public health. |
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Hear from policy experts on pressing federal issues impacting Gulf Coast counties and parishes. Caucus members will also discuss federal legislative priorities and strategize for future GSCPC events and initiatives. Caucus membership is open to all NACo county and parish government officials from Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida. |
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Arts and Culture Commission members will report on their participation in NACo’s Creative Counties Placemaking Challenge with project partner Americans for the Arts, funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. County leaders will provide examples of how they integrated the arts to advance community development goals, including supporting recovery and healing from addiction, commemorating and celebrating indigenous culture and history, and engaging community to rebuild a local arts council and prevent out-migration of residents. The session will open with D.C.-based spoken word artist and Diversity Equity and Inclusion practitioner Charity Blackwell. |
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The Information Technology Standing Committee, which consists of elected officials and county IT leaders, will focus on national trends and policies that could impact county technologies. |
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NACo's Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) is the premier national forum for exchanging ideas and solutions that help urban counties address pressing issues. LUCC members will meet with federal officials and national leaders on housing, economic development and other areas of urban innovation. |
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Please join NACCA for a trending legal topics discussion. Updates on the Supreme Court and opioid settlements will be of particular interest to anyone working in the legal field with counties. There will also be an open roundtable discussion. |
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NACo's Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is the premier national forum for exchanging ideas and solutions that help rural counties address pressing issues. RAC members will discuss issues important to the 70 percent of America's counties considered rural, including infrastructure, rural health and more. |
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This advisory committee meeting focuses on NACo's partnership with Nationwide Retirement Solutions, highlighting performance numbers and new products, tools, or services available to plan sponsors and participants. |
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Join the National Association of Black County Officials / National Organization of Black County Officials (NABCO/NOBCO)'s membership meeting to discuss the medical mistrust in Black healthcare and ways to create healthcare that better serves our communities. |
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Resilient Counties Advisory Board and Arts and Culture Commission members will explore strategies to support artists and local creative economies to help performing arts organizations learn how to protect their assets, sustain operations and be prepared for emergencies. Experts with the National Coalition for Arts’ Preparedness and Emergency Response and the Performing Arts Readiness project will also present ways in which artists support communities to heal and recover after disaster. |
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The NACo Programs and Services Committee will receive updates on NACo’s mental health programs and services and generate recommendations for the NACo officers and the board on future programming. This meeting is open to all conference attendees. |
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With the current law set to expire on September 30, 2023, congressional negotiations are underway for the reauthorization of the Farm Bill. This crucial legislative package establishes federal policy and programs across many issue areas, including agriculture, conservation, nutrition, and rural development. Key federal partners, policy experts and critical stakeholders will join workshop attendees for a survey of the current state of Farm Bill negotiations. |
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Join this workshop to prepare for Tuesday's advocacy opportunities on Capitol Hill. Speakers at this session will discuss how to engage with lawmakers and staff, craft a winning argument, and seek progress and compromise with other levels of government. In addition to advocating for county priorities in Washington, these tools will help attendees navigate policy negotiations with state houses and within communities. |
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County leaders often function as drivers of economic development for our communities in the domestic and international markets. Global partnerships, however, can be formed closer to home than you think. After China, Canada and Mexico are the United States' two largest trading partners. In this session, connect with embassy officials, business councils and federal agencies to learn about the dynamics of North American trade and how you can better partner with Canadian and Mexican businesses to grow your local economy. Hosted by the International Economic Development Task Force, this session is open to all conference attendees. |
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Join this workshop to hear from federal partners, national policy experts and local leaders on the opportunities for counties in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The workshop will explore the clean energy tax incentives offered by the IRA and how local officials can work to attract investment to their counties and make their own investments by using the new direct pay election established by the law. Attendees will also learn about the many traditional grant programs in the IRA at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
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The administration in elections in the United States has dramatically changed in the past two years, as "Election Day" has turned into "Election Season" due to the increased use of in-person early voting and access to vote-by-mail. During this workshop, panelists will examine the impacts mail-in ballots have had on the administration of elections and the county role therein. Additionally, panelists will discuss policy considerations to address emerging issues such as federal election funding and the elections workforce. |
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The Immigration Reform Task Force (IRTF) serves as a forum for county officials from across the nation to discuss the impact of federal immigration policy on local governments and communities, and to engage with federal decision makers on matters related to immigration. Task Force members will hear from policy experts, discuss federal legislative priorities and strategize for future IRTF events and initiatives. |
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The Veterans and Military Services Committee will discuss federal policy priorities and best practices for serving veterans, military members, and their families. |
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The Western Interstate Region (WIR) Board of Directors will meet with federal agency personnel to discuss federal lands management, growing the rural western economy and ensuring a balanced relationship with our federal partners. |
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The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) made an historic investment in county governments through the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which provided $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to counties, and the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF), which provided $1.5 billion over two years to eligible "revenue sharing" counties. Join this workshop to hear detailed guidance from U.S. Treasury officials on continued reporting and compliance requirements related to the ARPA Recovery Funds and the LATCF. |
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The opioid epidemic is now driven by substances that are stronger and more deadly than ever before. In 2021, over 100,000 people died of drug overdose in the U.S. – more than any year in American history. Harm reduction, like prevention, treatment and recovery, is one of the pillars of the National Drug Control Policy. However, the availability of proven harm reduction services, like naloxone distribution and syringe services programs, is far below levels needed to save lives and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This session will explore the role of harm reduction in counties’ opioid response strategies through a conversation with county health officials, community corrections officials and service providers. |
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Ongoing shortages in the child care workforce continue to limit county residents' access to affordable, high-quality child care, often hindering local economic recovery. During this workshop, panelists will discuss federal policy goals for strengthening and expanding the child care workforce to boost the supply of affordable child care at the county level while driving economic and workforce development. |
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One year since the enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, America's counties continue to make transformational investments in our local communities, including through the use of new transportation technologies, such as electric vehicles (EV). Join this workshop to learn more about the BIL's formula and competitive funding for EV infrastructure, and hear from the public and private entities working to deploy EVs in communities across the country. |
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Hosted by MissionSquare |
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Planning for a successful future includes not only strategies for accumulating enough financial resources to live comfortably, but also just strategies to spend down savings in a strategic and purposeful way. Join our partners at Nationwide for a session on “Income for Life Strategies” and how best to not outlive your retirement savings. Topics covered will be Social Security, Pensions, and a new investment offering (5ForLife) being added to the NACo Standard Investment Line-up in April. 5ForLife provides you an opportunity of income for life from your Deferred Compensation Plan in retirement, so you can never outlive your retirement savings. A continental breakfast will be available from 7:30-8:00 a.m. on a first-come first-served basis. |
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Join us for an informal lunch where attendees will have an opportunity to engage with over 70 federal agencies and discuss the unique role county governments play in our nation’s intergovernmental partnership and how those agencies can help your county succeed. |
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Counties are preparing for an unprecedented investment of federal funds in high-speed internet deployment and digital equity efforts from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The High-Speed Internet For All Summit will bring together critical federal partners, state broadband office directors, and other key stakeholders. The summit will also elevate the central role of counties in digital equity initiatives to ensure historically marginalized and underrepresented communities receive equal access to the next generation of high-speed internet services. |
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Congressional and federal agency leaders will gather with county officials to discuss the implementation of new statutes granting funding and flexibility to federal lands agencies. In recent years, Congress has given agencies new authorities to engage in cross-boundary forest treatments, support local timber economies and make landscapes less fire prone. Officials will discuss these efforts and potential statutory changes in the 118th Congress. |
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Congressional, federal agency leaders and national thought leaders will gather with county officials to discuss priorities for curbing the ongoing mental health crisis, including strengthening the local crisis response infrastructure, policy solutions for addressing substance use disorder, and enhancing behavioral and mental health services for justice-involved individuals. |
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Women of NACo (WoN) offers an opportunity for women county officials to connect with each other and further their participation in NACo. |
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Whether you hate to love it or love to hate it, social media is probably your single most accessible tool for mass communication. Join the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) to examine the significant potential, and a few of the possible pitfalls, associated with leveraging social media for advocacy efforts. |
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