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.
Conference
Joint Board of Directors, Large Urban County Caucus and Rural Action Caucus Symposium
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.
Olympic gymnast: ‘Check your ego at the door’ to excel at teamwork
Three-time Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes championed teamwork, saying “checking your ego at the door” is the key to success, at NACo’s General Session on July 14.
Counties are positioned to heal dissatisfaction with American democracy
When political tension threatens to further divide Americans, it falls to county governments to build on the connections and demonstrate the responsiveness that engenders trust and confidence.
Tareq Azim shares strength borne by fear
Author, coach and entrepreneur Tareq Azim spoke about confronting fear and changing narratives during the Opening General Session.
After 45 years, Bill Peterson prepares to retire from Iowa state association
Bill Peterson started at the Iowa State Association of Counties weeks after finishing grad school and focused a big tent of county officials that compose the organization.
‘Keeping us together’ informed McGuire’s year as NACo president
Ramsey County, Minn. Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire looks back at her NACo presidency.
2024 NCCAE-NACo Knowledge Management Forum
The 2024 NCCAE-NACo Knowledge Management Forum, held August 14–16 at the Association of Minnesota Counties headquarters in Ramsey County (St. Paul), Minn., will bring together representatives from state associations and NACo for strategic discussions on shared policy priorities, with a focus on emerging county issues, such as economic development, housing and tax reform.
Joint Board of Directors, Large Urban County Caucus and Rural Action Caucus Symposium
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.