State Tax Revenue Growth Slowing
The State of Idaho released tax collection numbers for the first quarter of state fiscal year 2023 and the results paint a mixed picture. While overall state tax revenues are up compared to the same quarter last year, the growth in state tax collections came in 2% below forecast. Of note to counties, sales tax …
IAC Legislative Committee Sets 2023 Priorities
Last Wednesday, the IAC Legislative Committee met in Boise to set priorities for the upcoming legislative committee. The membership approved sixteen legislative resolutions at the IAC Annual Conference. IAC Affiliates agreed to take the lead on seven resolutions, leaving nine for the legislative committee to consider for prioritization. After a robust, thorough discussion regarding all …
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IAC Honors Award Recipients at 2022 Annual Conference
The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) hosted its 2022 Annual Conference in Downtown Boise this September. One of the many highlights of the event was the awards presentation to honor distinguished county elected officials. The Mills-Adler Award is given to officials from various affiliate associations for their dedication and significant contributions to their counties. The …
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IAC’s 2022 Annual Conference Recap
The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) hosted its 2022 Annual Conference at the Boise Centre from September 26 to September 28. County elected officials and county staff from all parts of Idaho gathered in Downtown Boise to participate in the three-day conference. The event featured interactive workshops with presentations from subject-matter experts on topics impacting …
2022-2023 IAC Executive Board Members Sworn in at Annual Conference
IAC held its installation ceremony for the organization’s 2022-2023 board of directors at the IAC Annual Conference this September in downtown Boise. Chris Goetz, Clearwater County Sheriff, took his position as Immediate Past President, while Dotti Owens, Ada County Coroner, accepted her new role of IAC President. Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Vic Pearson was installed …
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State Sales Tax Collections Remain Strong through August
The State of Idaho recently released its September 2022 Idaho General Fund Revenue Report (available here). For the second month in a row, state general fund revenues fell short of predicted revenues. Individual income tax collections once again were less than the same month of the prior year (down 10% compared to last August). For …
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IAC Steering Committees: What to Expect at 2022 Annual Conference
The upcoming IAC Annual Conference agenda is packed with quality content and the IAC committee agendas are no exception. If you did not sign up for a 2022 steering committee, that’s okay; IAC members are still welcome to attend all committee meetings. This year during the committee meetings, we will pass around a sign-up sheet …
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Candidates for 2022-2023 IAC Board of Directors
According to the IAC Bylaws and the rotation schedule for elections, a treasurer is eligible to run as the IAC 2nd Vice President for the upcoming year (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023). Each candidate completed an application so they could share a little about themselves and why they are interested in the position. …
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Idaho Association of County Assessors Holds 2022 Annual Conference
The Idaho Association of County Assessors (IACA) met in Twin Falls, Idaho at the Canyon Crest Event Center August 22nd through the 25th for its 2022 Annual Conference. The event featured presenters and updates from the State Tax Commission, the Idaho Transportation Department, Urban Renewal, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and ICRMP. IAC staff also …
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