On alternating weeks, NACo's Resource Roundup highlights opportunities, reports, upcoming events and other tools, and the County Countdown provides a review of key policy items for county leaders.
NACo is launching a new series of member calls to provide timely updates and analysis on key developments during the first 100 days of the Trump Administration. The calls will focus on policies and actions that directly impact counties.
Series kicks off this Friday: The series begins on Jan. 24 from 1–2 p.m. ET. Click here to register.
Second call scheduled for next week: The series picks up Jan. 29 from 2:30–3:30 ET (click here to register) with additional dates to be scheduled soon.
The NACo Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents. This one-of-a-kind event is now less than six weeks away!
Policy resolutions: The Interim Policy Resolutions Portal gives counties the chance to shape NACo’s federal policy priorities by submitting resolutions for consideration.
Other conference highlights include curated policy sessions and opportunities to interact with officials from the new Administration or meet with members of Congress.
The application deadline for NACo’s second County Juvenile Justice Innovation Network (CJJIN) cohort has been extended to tomorrow, Jan. 23 at 11:59 p.m. ET. This nine-month program helps counties create action plans to strengthen local youth justice systems.
Program overview: Five selected counties will form cross-system teams to engage in virtual sessions and an in-person site visit.
Interested in learning more? View the recording and slides from the informational call held earlier this month.
Application deadline: Submit your application using this form. For any questions, contact Meg Siwek at msiwek@naco.org.
Applications are now open for NACo's Counties for Housing Solutions (C4HS) cohort. C4HS will offer free, implementation-focused technical assistance to help counties develop underutilized county-owned land as affordable housing.
Application details: Counties with populations greater than 200,000 are invited to apply by Friday, February 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. View the application here.
Interested in learning more? Attend a C4HS information session this Thursday, January 23 from 3–4 p.m. ET. Register here.
Public Promise Procurement (PPP), a cooperative purchasing platform owned by NACo, streamlines county procurement processes by leveraging economies of scale to save time and money while securing top-tier solutions.
Comprehensive contracts: Access contracts for elevator and lift services, public safety preparedness, equipment solutions and human resources recruiting.
Tailored solutions: Find services for new construction, maintenance, disaster preparedness, equipment rentals and workforce talent acquisition.
Nationwide value: PPP offers nationally solicited, single-award contracts vetted by expert county procurement professionals, ensuring competitive pricing and reduced administrative burdens.
Free membership: Join the PPP network at no cost and enhance your county’s purchasing power.
The Digital Counties Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Government in partnership with NACo, provides counties with a unique opportunity to gain critical insights, refine strategies and earn national recognition for digital excellence.
Informational webinar: Learn about this year's survey and approaches to filling it out with an introductory webinar today, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. ET. Register here.
What’s new for 2025: The submission deadline is March 20, 2025 (no extensions), with enhanced options for uploading supporting references and URLs.
Why submit? This is your chance to position your county as a national leader in digital innovation and excellence!
