Eryn Hurley

Eryn serves as the Managing Director for NACo’s Government Affairs Department, where she plays a key role in shaping and advancing the association’s federal policy priorities and development. Assisting in Legislative and Executive Branch outreach and experience in a broad range of domestic policy issues, Eryn works closely with county officials across the country to advocate for county interests on Capitol Hill and in the White House.

Her deep understanding of public policy, coupled with a commitment to ensuring that counties have a strong voice in federal legislation, has made her a vital part of NACo’s leadership team. Since March 2021, Eryn has oversaw the implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) where she provided county leaders with information about eligible uses, reporting requirements and more.

In addition to her managing director role, Eryn also spearheads NACo’s Federal Fellowship Initiative, which focuses on the importance and structure of America's intergovernmental system, with a specific emphasis on the roles, responsibilities, operations and policy priorities of county governments across the country. As part of the initiative, NACo aims to educate members of Congress, Congressional staff and federal policy officials about the roles and responsibilities of counties across the country.

Eryn also staffs the National Association of County Intergovernmental Relations Officials (NACIRO) and serves as a liaison to the DC-based county lobbyist groups.

Prior to her current position, she staffed the Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs (FPIGA) portfolio focused on policies related to fiscal management, municipal borrowing and elections along with the Human Services and Education (HSE) portfolio.