Counties Encourage Federal Government Partners to End Shutdown

“Strong, predictable intergovernmental partnerships are key to sustaining programs and services for county residents. The ongoing government shutdown threatens to disrupt the consistent, reliable flow of resources and the important relationships we maintain with federal officials on the ground.

“From ensuring our residents’ day-to-day safety, to undertaking infrastructure projects, responding to and recovering from disasters, administering federal programs for vulnerable populations and managing air, road and rail transit, county responsibilities often depend on federal, state and local resources and collaboration. 

“A lapse in government operations jeopardizes this essential intergovernmental partnership, undermining the stability and well-being of communities.

“Counties are calling on the President and Congress to act swiftly and responsibly to fully reopen the federal government and restore the reliability county governments need to serve our residents effectively.”