Telling the County Story
Highlight the ways counties touch our everyday lives and act as key intergovernmental partners.
The Marvelous Adventures of Countyland
With county government policymakers and practitioners now facing the realities of generative artificial intelligence (AI), this book was developed with three main objectives:
- Showcase the remarkable capabilities and intricate nature of contemporary AI technologies
- Stimulate collaborative policy discussions among intergovernmental partners regarding the near limitless applications within the public sector, taking into account the possible inherent biases in AI systems, and
- Inspire the young people of America to explore the exciting and meaningful roles and responsibilities of county government officials.
Presidential Spotlight
ForwardTogether
Under the leadership of NACo President Mary Jo McGuire, NACo is focusing on the spotlight, "ForwardTogether." The three pillars of the spotlight are connect, inspire and lead.
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How Counties Work
Learn why counties matter and dive deep on how counties serve our residents and communities.
County Policy Priorities
Counties play an instrumental role in the overall public administration and governance of federal, state and local policies, programs and services. Through NACo, county advocate for priorities in federal policy making.