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.
County News
Sonoma County’s James Gore takes the lead at NACo
Surrounded by his family, Sonoma County, Calif. Supervisor James Gore was sworn in July 15 as NACo’s new president at the association’s Annual Business Meeting at the Tampa Convention Center in Hillsborough County, Fla.
Conference
County Crossroads Symposium: A Mobile Journey Exploring the County Landscape
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.
NACo President Gore seeks out leadership challenges
James Gore found his way into elected office earlier than he’d planned, but when wildfires struck his county early in his tenure, he found a chance to do his most “meaningful, purpose-driven work.”
Podcast: James Gore on getting stuff done
NACo President James Gore joins the County News Podcast to talk about what brought him to county government, the challenges Sonoma County, Calif. has faced while he has been a member of the Board of Supervisors and and how he views county government.
Sonoma County’s James Gore takes the lead at NACo
Surrounded by his family, Sonoma County, Calif. Supervisor James Gore was sworn in July 15 as NACo’s new president at the association’s Annual Business Meeting at the Tampa Convention Center in Hillsborough County, Fla.
Now I know how to take public feedback
The most important road is the road of whoever is currently in the office complaining about theirs at the time.
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 could heal dissatisfaction with 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.
County Crossroads Symposium: A Mobile Journey Exploring the County Landscape
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.