County News Coverage: 2022 NACo Annual Conference

After a mid-term appointment to succeed a late commissioner, Jim Schmidt stayed on the Lincoln County, S.D. Board of Commissioners for 28 years, during which time his county's population grew dramatically, both physically and mangerially. 

The National Association of County Intergovernmental Relations Officials (NACIRO) celebrated excellence in county advocacy during its 2026 Annual Business Meeting in New Orleans.

Voters advanced several current and former county officials to higher office, but also approved a policy that will threaten county budgets in Florida.