Idaho State Tax Commission Resumes In-person Budget and Levy Training
The Idaho State Tax Commission is resuming its in-person Budget and Levy Training this spring. The first General Session will take place on April 26, 2022 at the Latah County Fair Grounds in Moscow, Idaho. Attendees can choose between the 8:30 a.m. – noon session or the 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. session. The first …
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IAC Officers Travel to Washington, D.C. for NACo Legislative Conference
By Kathy Ackerman, IAC Immediate Past President Idaho had several representatives at the recent National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference held in Washington, D.C., February 11-15. As with Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) conferences, attending a national conference allows attendees to network and learn about important issues and potential solutions that are relevant in …
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IAC Honors 2021 Award Recipients at 2022 Midwinter Legislative Conference
The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) recently held its 2022 Midwinter Legislative Conference in Boise, where it presented annual awards to distinguished members, among other notable activities. The Mills-Adler Award is given to officials from various affiliate associations for their dedication and significant contributions to their counties. The award is named in honor of two …
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2022 IAC Midwinter Legislative Conference Recap
The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) hosted its 2022 Midwinter Legislative Conference at the Riverside Hotel in Boise at the beginning of February. The four-day conference brought Idaho’s county elected officials and staff together for workshops, district and committee meetings, award announcements, a tour of the Idaho State Capitol, and the opportunity to connect with …
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IAC Immediate Past President Travels to Georgia for NACo Board of Directors Meeting
By Kathy Ackerman, IAC Immediate Past President The National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors meeting was held in Dekalb County (Decatur), Georgia on December 2-4 in conjunction with the Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) meeting. One of the primary purposes of the Board meeting was to set the legislative priorities for the coming …
IACA 2021 Fall Meeting Recap
Over three dozen County Assessors, deputies and appraisers from across the state met in Boise last week for the 2021 Idaho Association of County Assessors (IACA) annual Fall Meeting. Caribou County Assessor and current president of IACA Aaron Cook led discussions on a variety of topics. Topics included reports on valuation processes, the Interim Property …
Idaho Commission for Reapportionment Approves Congressional & Legislative District Maps
The Idaho Commission for Reapportionment unanimously approved a new legislative district map and approved a new congressional district map on a 4-2 vote. If upheld, the maps will determine legislative and congressional districts for the 2022 primary election. A detailed legislative district map can be accessed by clicking here. The congressional district map can be …
Property Tax Relief Determined to be Counties’ Policy Priority
The IAC Legislative Committee met in downtown Boise on November 3 to discuss and determine policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The eight policies up for consideration were proposed by various IAC committees and were debated and voted on by the full membership at the IAC annual conference in September. The Legislative Committee was …
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IAC Executive Committee on the Move for Strategic Planning
The IAC Executive Committee traveled to McCall in late October to discuss what’s on the horizon for IAC in 2022. The long-term strategy meeting was the first for Clearwater County Sheriff Chris Goetz and Ada County Coroner Dotti Owens in their new executive positions, IAC President and First Vice President, respectively. Immediate Past President Kathy …
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ADVANCING LEADERSHIP FOR NEWLY ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIALS
As a newly elected official, you know the importance of your work and the work of county leaders. You also know the stark reality of needing to do more with less and to maintain alignment of your resources, supporting county employees, and encouraging your community to hang tough in this time of uncertainty. There is …
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