Two members have announced their candidacy for NACo second vice president. The election will be contested July 14 at NACo's Annual Conference in Philadelphia. The candidates responded to a questionnaire from County News, you may read their responses at the links below:

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Meet the 2024 NACo second vice president candidates

February 12, 2024

The 1990s brought a new opponent into view for counties: Unfunded mandates. President George H.W. Bush decried them during his 1992 State of the Union address. Photo by David Hathcox

County News

Naake-led years bring stability, growth to NACo

December 22, 2025

NACo Executive Director Bernie Hillenbrand (second from left) advises President Bill Murphy, flanked by Jackson County, Mo. Legislator Archie McGee and Merced County, Calif. Supervisor Ann Klinger.

County News

Tumultuous ’80s test NACo’s fundamentals

December 12, 2025

NACo took two entrepreneurial risks in the 1980s — one nearly bankrupted the organization and the other has gone on to pay dividends for more than 40 years.

President J.D. Clark (front row, in red jacket), and the NACo Board of Directors pose in front of the Wise County, Texas Courthouse during the 2025 Fall Board Meeting. Photo by Joe Duty

County News

NACo Board approves new outreach campaign, new affiliate

December 11, 2025

NACo will launch a public awareness campaign in 2026 promoting the role of county governments to federal policymakers.