Presidential Spotlight: We...
During his inaugural remarks at the 2024 NACo Annual Conference, President James Gore outlined a bold presidential spotlight, “We…” The spotlight, inspired by this unique moment in time and the central role of counties as intergovernmental partners, focuses on three pillars:
- Engagement and Collaboration
- Research and Innovation
- Capacity Building
“We have delivered, we do deliver, and we will continue to deliver, relentlessly for our communities.”
– NACo President James Gore
Engagement and Collaboration
Gathering the perspectives of all county leaders, making space for diverse voices in our membership, and strengthening our partnerships at the federal, state, local and tribal levels to advance our shared goals.
Research and Innovation
Assessing emerging trends, challenges and opportunities facing America’s counties, and exchanging best practices and innovative approaches that maximize county success.
Capacity Building
Delivering training and resources to county leaders and staff, facilitating knowledge sharing, and advocating for policies and resources that support our priorities.
County News
Sonoma County’s James Gore takes the lead at NACo
Surrounded by his family, Sonoma County, Calif. Supervisor James Gore was sworn in July 15 as NACo’s new president at the association’s Annual Business Meeting at the Tampa Convention Center in Hillsborough County, Fla.
Conference
County Crossroads Symposium: A Mobile Journey Exploring the County Landscape
NACo’s fall symposium, jointly hosted by the Board of Directors, Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) and Rural Action Caucus (RAC), will feature mobile workshops and engaging opportunities for all counties.
County government attracts a new generation
Despite their generation’s online predilections, this pair of Gen Z county elected officials took a traditional approach to their campaigns.
Announcing 2025 NACo Achievement Award Winners
NACo is pleased to announce the winners for the 2025 Achievement Awards. Through a non-competitive application process, noteworthy programs receive awards in 18 categories that cover a vast range of county responsibilities.
Now I know the pandemic didn’t break my idealism
Megan Dunn started on the Snohomish County, Wash. Council two months before the COVID-19 pandemic started, but despite those challenges, she was up to run for reelection.
Now I know getting the public’s attention is hard
Kalamazoo County, Mich. Commissioner John Taylor found that demonstrable results help draw the public's awareness of the work counties do.
Now I know to remember why I’m there
When David Copeland won a seat on the Tipton County, Tenn. Commission, he made it a point to increase outreach to his district in hopes of engaging his constituents.
America’s Counties Recognize April 2025 as National County Government Month
America’s Counties this month are joining the National Association of Counties (NACo) in recognizing National County Government Month (NCGM). Throughout April, counties will honor the county workforce, educate residents about local programs and services and celebrate the county role in the intergovernmental partnership.