NACo Housing Task Force
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Basic pageThe NACo Housing Task Force brings together county government officials from across the nation to illuminate the most critical housing challenges and opportunities from the county government perspective.NACo Housing Task Force
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NACo President Denise Winfrey announces the NACo Housing Task Force
Launched in November 2022, the NACo Housing Task Force brings together county government officials from across the nation to illuminate the most critical housing challenges and opportunities from the county government perspective.
Through the task force, NACo will elevate county-led solutions and innovations for addressing our nation’s growing housing affordability and inventory crisis and identify intergovernmental and public-private approaches, informed by the policies, practices and partnerships of America’s counties, that enhance housing affordability and stability for our nation’s residents.
County Role in Housing
Counties are instrumental in community planning, land use, zoning and enacting policies and other regulations that affect housing. Regardless of specific county functions and responsibilities, all counties have the potential to establish and enhance partnerships with public, private and nonprofit sector stakeholders.
Task Force Scope of Work
Under the leadership of the co-chairs, the Task Force will develop a detailed analysis outlining the challenges local communities face regarding housing across the country. Final products will include a landscape report, a series of case studies from across the country and a blog post series that details convening findings.
The Task Force will host in-person meetings and produce original research to examine the role of county governments in housing. The Task Force will meet in person in November 2022 to kick off the nine-month project, with additional in-person convenings in February and May of 2023, culminating in the release of a national housing landscape at the NACo Annual Conference in July 2023.
Task Force Members
NACo President Denise Winfrey appointed 30 county leaders from across the United States with the mission of examining comprehensive county-led solutions to housing.
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Co-Chairs
Hon. Kevin Boyce
Commissioner
Franklin County, OhioHon. Sherry Maupin
Commissioner
Valley County, IdahoMembers
Hon. Monique Baker McCormick
Commissioner
Wayne County, Mich.Hon. Rod Beck
Commissioner
Ada County, IdahoHon. Mack Bernard
Commissioner
Palm Beach County, Fla.Hon. Matt Calabria
Commissioner
Wake County, N.C.Hon. Reuben Collins
Commissioner President
Charles County, Md.Brantley Day
Community Development Director
Cherokee County, Ga.Hon. Richard Desmond
Supervisor
Sacramento County, Calif.David Dunn
Executive Director, Housing Redevelopment Authority
Olmsted County, Minn.Hon. Richard Elsner
Commissioner
Park County, Colo.Hon. Bill Gravell
Judge
Williamson County, TexasHon. George Hartwick
Commissioner
Dauphin County, Pa.Hon. Carlotta Harrell
Chair of the Board of Commissioners
Henry County, Ga.Hon. Deb Hays
Commissioner
New Hanover County, N.C.Terry Hickey
Director of Housing and Community Development
Baltimore County, Md.Hon. Eileen Higgins
Commissioner
Miami-Dade County, Fla.Hon. Ann Howard
Commissioner
Travis County, TexasHon. Alicia Hughes-Skandjis
Assembly Member
City and Borough of Juneau, AlaskaMary Keating
Director of Community Services
DuPage County, Ill.Hon. Marilyn Kirkpatrick
Commissioner
Clark County, Nev.Graham Knaus
Executive Director
California State Association, Calif.Hon. Jennifer Kreitz
Supervisor
Mono County, Calif.Hon. Barry Moehring
Judge
Benton County, Ark.Hon. Ken Hughes
Supervisor
Essex County, N.Y.Hon. Larry Nelson
Supervisor
Waukesha County, Wis.April Norton
Housing Director
Teton County, Wyo.Patrick Alesandrini
Chief Information Officer
Hillsborough County, Fla.Hon. Renee Robinson-Flowers
Commissioner
Pinellas County, Fla.Hon. Josh Schoemann
County Executive
Washington County, Wis.Hon. Lisa Schuette
Supervisor
Carson City, Nev.Hon. Bill Truex
Commissioner
Charlotte County, Fla.Hon. Nora Vargas
Supervisor
San Diego County, Calif.The NACo Housing Task Force brings together county government officials from across the nation to illuminate the most critical housing challenges and opportunities from the county government perspective.2022-09-21Basic page2023-04-12
NACo President Denise Winfrey announces the NACo Housing Task Force |
Launched in November 2022, the NACo Housing Task Force brings together county government officials from across the nation to illuminate the most critical housing challenges and opportunities from the county government perspective.
Through the task force, NACo will elevate county-led solutions and innovations for addressing our nation’s growing housing affordability and inventory crisis and identify intergovernmental and public-private approaches, informed by the policies, practices and partnerships of America’s counties, that enhance housing affordability and stability for our nation’s residents.
County Role in Housing
Counties are instrumental in community planning, land use, zoning and enacting policies and other regulations that affect housing. Regardless of specific county functions and responsibilities, all counties have the potential to establish and enhance partnerships with public, private and nonprofit sector stakeholders.
Task Force Scope of Work
Under the leadership of the co-chairs, the Task Force will develop a detailed analysis outlining the challenges local communities face regarding housing across the country. Final products will include a landscape report, a series of case studies from across the country and a blog post series that details convening findings.
The Task Force will host in-person meetings and produce original research to examine the role of county governments in housing. The Task Force will meet in person in November 2022 to kick off the nine-month project, with additional in-person convenings in February and May of 2023, culminating in the release of a national housing landscape at the NACo Annual Conference in July 2023.
Task Force MembersNACo President Denise Winfrey appointed 30 county leaders from across the United States with the mission of examining comprehensive county-led solutions to housing.
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