Equitable Governance: 2022 NACo DEI County Convening, Strategies for Governing with Equity
The National Association of Counties hosted a full-day diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) county convening before NACo’s 2022 Annual Conference to discuss the importance of equity in governance and how to strategically align efforts at the county level. The convening brought together over 50 participants from over 20 counties who sent a team comprised of a DEI practitioner, county administrator and elected official. Throughout the convening, attendees discussed the unique challenges and opportunities they see in their distinct roles and explored how to advance the principles of DEI by considering community data differently. Equitable Governance: 2022 NACo DEI County Convening, Key County Roles, Opportunities and Strategies for Governing with Equity lays out key takeaways from the convening.
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Auto repair program helps people get back on their feet
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FEMA Announces Funding Opportunity to Help Mitigate the Impact of Disasters
On March 25, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $1 billion in funding through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program to support disaster mitigation and recovery efforts.
Expiring Continuum of Care projects restored, avoiding proposed program constraints
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America’s Counties Recognize April 2026 as National County Government Month
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State-led property tax reform threatens county services
Counties are facing undulating battles in several states against efforts to reduce or eliminate property taxes, which represent the largest source of county funding.