2017 NACo Annual Conference held in Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio

Report by Commissioner Cruickshank Thursday July 20th After arriving this afternoon I was able to attend a Special Dinner Event for Past Presidents of NACo held offsite. Several Past Presidents attended with one being from the 1980’s. It was interesting listening to their reflections of their year as NACo President. Friday July 21st My morning …

Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks Elects New Leadership for 2017-2018

On June 7, the Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks (IACC) elected new leadership for 2017-2018. IACC held its Annual Conference in Idaho Falls from June 6-8. The membership held elections on Wednesday, June 7 at the Shilo Inn during their annual business meeting. Dan Dinning was elected as President of IACC. Dinning took office …

Serving Up Ballots with ‘Food Truck Voting’

Article reprinted with permission from NACo County News PROBLEM: Residents waiting in long lines on Election Day. SOLUTION: Bring early voting to street corners around town, using mobile “food truck voting.” By Mary Ann Barton, NACo Senior Staff Writer Long lines, no parking, no time. Some of the most common excuses for not voting were taken out …

Congratulations Ada County Procurement!

Ada County Procurement played an integral role in a team that helped to modernize Idaho political subdivision procurement statutes for the 2017 legislative session. They helped to suggest statute changes that establishes delegated authority for counties, raises dollar thresholds for Goods, Services, and Public Works, adds an RFP process, and affords flexibility to political subdivisions …

What’s Idaho GOP’s next Medicaid excuse?

By MARTY TRILLHAASE (Lewiston Tribune) When it came time to consider extending the Medicaid coverage Obamacare promised to some 78,000 low-income working Idahoans in 2012, here’s what we heard: There’s no need to do that. Mitt Romney is going to beat Barack Obama in the November election. Then working with a Republican Congress, President Romney …

Behavioral Health Summit Final Report

As participants in the summit, decision-makers or someone who is simply interested in behavioral health in Idaho, this document was created to help give the counties’ perspective on the issue.   IAC will conduct a follow-up meeting on many of these issues.  If you are interested in attending, please let us know by calling 208.345.9126 …

Welcome Newly Elected Officials

By The Hon. Bryan Desloge 2017 brings new faces to all levels of government, and thousands of leaders are beginning new roles in county government. To those leaving county government, thank you for your service. To those beginning or continuing county service, we look forward to your participation in the National Association of Counties (NACo) …

Valley County’s 2017 Centennial Celebration

In the Spring of 2016, the Valley County/City of Cascade Centennial Committee was formed to plan and carry out activities and events for a year-long 2017 Centennial Celebration. The Committee consists of volunteers who have a deep passion for and desire to share the rich history, events, and “nuggets” of the area in which they …

CAT Board Welcomes Two New Members

The Catastrophic Health Care Cost Program welcomed two new board members on January 1st: Senator Maryanne Jordan, Boise, and Commissioner Bill Lasley, Power County. Legislators are appointed to the CAT Board by legislative leadership. Legislators serve at the will of their legislative body and all terms of service are indefinite. Senator Jordan is serving her …

2016 Capitol Christmas Tree Project Wrap-Up

By Keith Lannom, Forest Supervisor, Payette National Forest After more than a year of planning, the 2016 US Capitol Christmas Tree project is almost complete. Brian Harris and Chris Niccoli are driving back to McCall now, once they are home safely, I will consider the project 100% complete. Tuesday evening, December 6th, Idaho 5th grader …