2025 IAC Annual Conference Recap

Last week, more than 260 county elected officials, deputies, staff, and stakeholders gathered at the Riverside Hotel in Boise for the 2025 Idaho Association of Counties Annual Conference. This hallmark event brought together leaders from across the state to prepare for the future through collaboration, innovation, and leadership growth. With six committee meetings and seventeen …

Idaho Association of Counties Installs New Executive Officers for 2025-2026

During this week’s Installation Ceremony at the IAC Annual Conference, IAC appointed its new executive officers for 2025-2026. Lemhi County Assessor Jenny Rosin was installed as IAC President, Twin Falls County Clerk Kristina Glascock was installed as 1st Vice President, Payette County Sheriff Andy Creech was installed as 2nd Vice President, and Blaine County Treasurer …

Candidate for IAC Executive Committee 2nd Vice President

According to the IAC Bylaws and the rotation schedule for elections, a sheriff is eligible to run as the IAC 2nd Vice President for the upcoming year (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026). This year’s candidate completed an application so he could share a little about himself and why he is interested in the …

IAC Staff Attends Annual Western States Meet-Up in Oregon

Staff members from state associations across the west gathered in Salem, Oregon, August 20-22 for the annual Western States Staff Meet-Up. This year’s event was hosted by the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC), which welcomed attendees with a full itinerary that highlighted both professional development and local experiences. Highlights included tours of the Oregon State …

IAC’s Legislative Committee Remains Active Through the Summer

The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) Legislative Committee is not taking the summer off. The group met Wednesday for a midsummer update to remain engaged on key policy and fiscal issues affecting Idaho counties.  What Was Discussed: – IAC staff briefed the committee on summer steering committee meeting discussions, which will help shape policy priorities …

2025 Directory of Idaho County Elected Officials Still Available

IAC’s 2025 Directory of Idaho County Elected Officials is still available for purchase! Published annually, this directory is a valuable resource for those looking to reach Idaho’s nearly 400 county elected officials, hundreds of county staff, and members of affiliate organizations. The directory provides the names, phone numbers, and email addresses for all 396 county …

IAC Announces the Daniel G. Chadwick Civility Award

The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) is proud to present the first Daniel G. Chadwick Civility Award during its Annual Conference in September 2025 to one deserving individual. The award has been created in the memory of Daniel G. Chadwick, or “Dan,” as most knew him during his 27 years of leading Idaho Association of …

Submitting Your Proposed Legislative Resolutions for 2026

The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) is now accepting submissions for the legislative resolution process. We invite you to submit a resolution for consideration at the upcoming IAC Annual Conference. In order to be considered for adoption by IAC, the proposal must fulfill the following criteria: Focus on a single issue within the general realm and scope …

IAC Board Members Meet in Sun Valley for 2025 Spring Planning & Development

The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) Board of Directors met in Sun Valley for their Spring Board Planning and Development Meeting on April 24, 2025. Attendees were welcomed with opening remarks from John David Davidson, IAC President and Blaine County Treasurer. Board members spent considerable time reviewing the proposed 2026 budget and eventually approving it. …

2025 IAC Midwinter Legislative Conference Recap

By Jessica Roth, IAC Communications & Marketing Manager The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) held its 2025 Midwinter Legislative Conference at the Boise Centre from January 27 – 30. The association’s premier event hosted the largest gathering of Idaho’s county commissioners in the state as well as county treasurers, assessors, clerks, prosecuting attorneys, sheriffs, and …