Civic Engagement
Latest News & Analysis
County Leaders on Civic Engagement
Hon. Jessica Mackey
Chair, Richland County, S.C.
Hon. Kelly Long
Supervisor, Ventura County, Calif.
Hon. Kathryn Starkey
Commissioner, Pasco County, Fla.
Counties 101
The Counties 101 curriculum provides a comprehensive guide to understanding counties and our vital role in shaping America. It offers insights into the systems, responsibilities and partnerships that empower counties to address local challenges and improve residents’ lives.
Civic Engagement Tools
Explore NACo's suite civic engagement tools to help tell your county story. Apply for a NACo Achievement Award, celebrate National County Government Month, and utilize our suite of civic engagement tools to educate our federal partners, as well as the general public, on the importance of county governments.
Telling the County Story
Find tools to tell the county story. Apply for a NACo Achievement Award, celebrate National County Government Month, and utilize our suite of civic engagement tools to educate our federal partners, as well as the general public, on the importance of county governments.
Achievement Awards
The Achievement Awards is a non-competitive awards program recognizing innovative county government programs. Award-winning programs are featured in NACo content and celebrated at NACo's Annual Conference.
County Explorer Data
Explore your county through over 1000 indicators and nearly 100 datasets.
Counties Work Game & Curriculum
NACo, together with iCivics, has created an online game and curriculum to educate students grade levels 6-12 about the important role and functions of county government.
National County Government Month
Held each April, NCGM is an annual celebration of county government. NACo equips counties with template materials, social media graphics, and more resources to kick off the month of recognition.
The County Landscape Project: A Primer on Our History, Definitions, Structures and Authorities
An in-depth look into the history of counties, our authority and structure, key county services and responsibilities and the intergovernmental partnership
Governing on the Ground
Governing on the Ground is an inside look at the complex challenges faced by officials as they strive to strengthen their communities. The book features 30 short chapters contributed by county leaders.
County News
Explore articles from our award-winning County News, the official news publication of NACo.
County News Podcast
Listen to the County News podcast to take a deep dive on issues impacting local governments across the country, share in lessons on leadership from county leaders and learn more about what it takes to strengthen America's counties
Get Involved
Below, explore relevant NACo committees, programs and initiatives. For opportunities to get involved and to view the full list of programs and initiatives, visit our directory of programs.
Related Programs & Initiatives
Explore relevant programs and initiatives. Signature projects are short-term initiatives, while NACo's initiatives and cohorts are longer term projects and peer learning networks.
Related Committees & Caucuses
Join a committee and make a difference. For the full list of NACo committees and caucuses click here.
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