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County Governance Project
NACo's County Governance Project provides a comprehensive guide to county government structure, authority, services and finances.
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State Profiles
National DatabaseUse this database to compare information across all 48 states with county governments. Select one of the four categories at the top, then dig into specific datasets, maps and charts within each category. In any data table, use the search bar at the top to isolate similar states based on specific data points or click on an indicator name to sort the data. All maps are available on NACo's County Explorer. For additional information on the data, refer to the state profiles by clicking on a state's name in any table, or download the full dataset to view various data notes included only in that file. Please contact us at Research@NACo.org with any questions.
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Blog
An alternative solution for the government workforce crisis
NACo Partner Resource This blog post is sponsored by NACo partner CAI. Explore our latest blog on leveraging neurodiversity for a stronger government workforce. -
Webinar
National Membership Call: Unpacking Supreme Court Decisions on Waters of the U.S. and Property Tax Forfeiture Laws
Join NACo for a membership call unpacking these rulings and their implications for county governments moving forward. -
Webinar
Earmarks 101: What You Need to Know to Get Started
Congress reinstituted Congressionally Directed Spending (often referred to as earmarks) in early 2021. Since then, hundreds of county governments have secured hundreds of millions in funding during the last three funding cycles. -
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How counties are taking control of constituent communication
This blog post is sponsored by NACo partner Indigov. Enhance your government outreach! Discover the best strategies for effective constituent communication in our latest blog. -
County News
The secret to Nevada County, California’s award-winning HR programs? Throwing out the rule book
Nevada County, Calif. approaches recruitment as a partnership, with shared success in mind. -
County News
County program offers opportunities for developmentally disabled residents
Prince George’s County, Md.’s Project HIRE finds good fits for residents with special needs, enriching county departments and participants’ work experiences.
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Webinar
Federal Nexus: Using Federal Resources to Support Housing
Counties and the federal government work together to support local communities in addressing housing affordability. Federal funding is used by counties to administer housing programs and assist low-income residents.09251:00 pm<p>Counties and the federal government work together to support local communities in addressing housing affordability. Federal funding is used by counties to administer housing programs and assist low-income residents.
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Local Regulations, Building Codes, and Fees: Improving County Regulation Systems to Enhance Efficiency
Developing property for housing requires following a set of codes and regulations to ensure safety and some counties require a review of construction plans before it can be completed.10111:00 pm<p>Developing property for housing requires following a set of codes and regulations to ensure safety and some counties require a review of construction plans before it can be completed.
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Conference
National Council of County Association Executives Annual Meeting
We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2023 NCCAE Annual Meeting in Asheville, N.C. is now open. Following your conference registration, a hotel registration link will be provided, affording you the opportunity to secure your accommodation conveniently.10239:00 am<p>We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2023 NCCAE Annual Meeting in Asheville, N.C. is now open.
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Land Use, Infrastructure, Planning, and Zoning: Creating a Long-Term Housing and Land Use Plan and Periodically Measure Success Towards Goals
Zoning is important to designate how a parcel of land is used within a community, and a community land use plan seeks to properly map out the land within a county jurisdiction.10251:00 pm<p>Zoning is important to designate how a parcel of land is used within a community, and a community land use plan seeks to properly map out the land within a county jurisdiction.
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Financing, Lending, and County Tax Policy: County Programs Aimed at Supporting Residents and the Construction of Housing Units
Investment – often a blend of financing, lending, and county tax policy – is required to successfully develop new housing, maintain existing housing stock, and navigate housing support systems. Looking holistically at county financing, tax and policy touchpoints can help foster housing affordability.11061:00 pm<p>Investment – often a blend of financing, lending, and county tax policy – is required to successfully develop new housing, maintain existing housing stock, and navigate housing support systems.
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Webinar
Community Engagement, Partnerships, and Education: Fostering Healthy Dialogues and Collaborations with Community Organizations and Neighboring Counties to Advance Housing Affordability
Housing is a foundational element to community prosperity, contributing to health, economic mobility, safety, and resilience. Sometimes the conversation around housing can be limited to finances, but engaging with the community to reframe the conversation to one about community property can gather support for housing projects.12041:00 pm<p>Housing is a foundational element to community prosperity, contributing to health, economic mobility, safety, and resilience. Sometimes the conversation around housing can be limited to finances, but engaging with the comm
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid, a skills-based training administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges in their peers, friends and colleague -
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NACo High Performance Leadership Academy
The NACo High Performance Leadership Academy is an online 12-week program that will empower frontline county government professionals with the most fundamental leadership skills to deliver results for counties and communities.page<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="medium-call-out transparent">
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cashvest
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