IAC Welcomes State Association Staff to Boise for the 2024 Western States Retreat
Staff members from state associations throughout the West traveled to Boise for the annual Western States Staff Meet-Up, held August 26-28 this year. The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) had the great privilege of hosting this event and showing attendees around downtown Boise, touring Idaho’s State Capitol Building, and curating a panel of speakers …
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2024 Idaho Association of County Assessors Annual Conference Recap
By Jessica Roach, Jefferson County Assessor The Idaho Association of County Assessors (IACA) met for their annual conference in beautiful McCall, Idaho, from August 20-22, 2024 at the Evergreen Hotel. Stacy Swift, Adams County Assessor and IACA President, together with the Idaho Association of Counties (IAC), did an amazing job planning the conference. The event …
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2024 Idaho Association of County Recorders and Clerks Annual Conference Recap
The Idaho Association of County Recorders and Clerks (IACRC) gathered in Burley, Idaho on August 13-15 for their 2024 Annual Conference. The conference was held at the Best Western Burley Inn Convention Center where attendees discussed budgets, upcoming elections, recording, and general updates. The conference kicked off with Secretary of State Phil McGrane speaking on …
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Idaho Association of County Treasurers Holds 99th Annual Conference
By Dawn Erlewine, Clearwater County Treasurer The Idaho Association of County Treasurers (IACT) met for their Annual Conference in Pocatello, Idaho, August 5-8, 2024. The 99th conference was hosted by county treasurers in District 5, including Jennifer Clark of Bannock County, Tricia Poulsen of Bear Lake County, Tanna Beal of Bingham County, Angie Mendenhall of …
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2024 National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers & Finance Officers Conference
By Dawn Erlewine, Clearwater County Treasurer The Idaho Association of County Treasurers (IACT) was well represented at the 2024 National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers & Finance Officers (NACCTFO) conference in Tampa, Florida. The mentoring opportunities and insights into how other states’ county governments operate were enlightening. Valuable education topics included “Cybersecurity”, “Nuts & Bolts …
IAC District 5 Meeting Recap – August 2024
The IAC District 5 meeting was held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 in Franklin County. Bannock County Commissioner Jeff Hough, who serves as Chairman for District 5, called the meeting to order followed by the pledge of allegiance. The first item on the agenda was the approval of the previous July meeting minutes and the …
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Submit Your Proposed Legislative & Policy Resolutions to IAC by Sept. 1
Do you have a policy issue that is feasible, doesn’t create an unfunded mandate, affects more than one county, affects more than one county office, and needs a change in statute? If the answer is yes, then we encourage you to submit an IAC Legislative Resolution for consideration at the IAC Annual Conference: 2025 Proposed Legislative …
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IAC District 2 Meeting Recap – July 2024
The IAC District 2 meeting was held on July 10th in Idaho County. The meeting began with a guided tour of the Grangeville Mill facilitated by the Idaho Forest Group. Attendees enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at how the mill functions and learned about its daily operations. Following the tour, members traveled to the Idaho County …
Canyon County Sheriff Sworn in as National Sheriffs’ Association President
By Bert Heslington, ISA President Thursday, June 27, 2024, was a very proud and historical evening for the state of Idaho, the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) and Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue. Throughout that week, the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) held their Annual Conference and Presidential Banquet in Oklahoma City, OK. During the inauguration ceremony, …
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Idaho Transportation Department seeks feedback on draft seven-year transportation plan
By Megan Jahns, ITD Communication The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is seeking feedback on the just-released draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP). The ITIP outlines the state’s transportation priorities and guides investment decisions for the next seven years through 2031. ITD encourages everyone to review the draft and provide comments July 1-31. Transportation projects included …