Top Trends Counties Need to Know about GIS

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WebinarGeographic information system (GIS) technology found its way into our living rooms through county briefings and dashboards on the COVID-19 pandemic.Top Trends Counties Need to Know about GIS
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Top Trends Counties Need to Know about GIS
Geographic information system (GIS) technology found its way into our living rooms through county briefings and dashboards on the COVID-19 pandemic. This phenomenon/spotlight resulted in a massive expansion of GIS use for economic recovery, increased transparency, vaccine distribution, addressing equity, broadband development, safer streets, parks and recreation management, civic engagement, and advancements in self-service government. But what is next? How are counties continuing to modernize their services through GIS?
This webinar will highlight:
- Top patterns of GIS use across county government
- Legislative programs and stimulus packages impacting the uptake of GIS
- Emerging GIS applications to watch in 2023
Geographic information system (GIS) technology found its way into our living rooms through county briefings and dashboards on the COVID-19 pandemic.2022-09-14Webinar2023-04-12
Geographic information system (GIS) technology found its way into our living rooms through county briefings and dashboards on the COVID-19 pandemic. This phenomenon/spotlight resulted in a massive expansion of GIS use for economic recovery, increased transparency, vaccine distribution, addressing equity, broadband development, safer streets, parks and recreation management, civic engagement, and advancements in self-service government. But what is next? How are counties continuing to modernize their services through GIS?
This webinar will highlight:
- Top patterns of GIS use across county government
- Legislative programs and stimulus packages impacting the uptake of GIS
- Emerging GIS applications to watch in 2023

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Reports & Toolkits
Technology GIS Guide
The NACo IT Advisory Council is developing layman’s guides for county elected officials, as well as other county executive leadership to help raise the awareness and understanding of the technology that is needed to support county essential functions.
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Reports & Toolkits
Cybersecurity and Resilient Counties
NACo has partnered with Acccenture to survey counties on their cybersecurity resiliency. This publication is a cumulation of focus groups and a survey. Download the Report -
Policy Brief
Support the Deployment of Next Generation 911 Bill
Urge your Members of Congress to support the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2023 (H.R. 1784) to provide funding for Next Generation 9-1-1 deployment and for other purposes. Introduced by Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) and Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), this legislation would establish Next Generation 9-1-1 Implementation Grants and would vastly improve interoperability with regards to all emergency communication systems. The bill would also establish a Next Generation 9-1-1 cybersecurity center to coordinate with state, local and regional governments to detect and prevent cybersecurity intrusions related to Next Generation 9-1-1. -
Policy Brief
Support the Protecting Community Television Act
Urge your members of Congress to support the Protecting Community Television Act. Introduced by Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) as S. 340 and Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) as H.R. 907 in the 118th Congress, this legislation would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reverse the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) 2019 order requiring that cable-related, in-kind contributions be subjected to the statutory five percent franchise fee cap. -
Webinar
Operationalizing Cyber: How to Ensure New Cyber Regulations Don’t Impede the Delivery of Citizen Services
May. 10, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmUnable to attend? Recording available below. -
Blog
Pima County leans into innovation to enhance sustainability
This blog post is sponsored by NACo partner American Gas Association. Unlock the potential of wastewater facilities: Transform waste into clean, renewable energy and contribute to your county's sustainability goals. -
Blog
Remote building inspections beneficial for rural governments
NACo Partner Resource This blog post is sponsored by NACo partner IBTS.
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Leadership Network Associate(202) 942-4263
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