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 …

Idaho Legislative Session Concludes Week One

This year, the 2024 election led to significant turnover in the capitol, so there are many new faces. With so many incoming freshmen, the session started slowly as they continued to learn the ropes. So far, only seven bills have been introduced in the House and none in the Senate, but this does not mean …

Governor Little’s State of The State Proposes “Keeping Promises” Theme

Today, Governor Brad Little delivered the annual State of the State address to kick off the Idaho legislative session. He touted Idaho’s “safe communities, bustling economic activity, increasing incomes, tax relief, fewer regulations, fiscal responsibility, and common-sense values.” He shared this year’s theme, “Keeping Promises.” He reminisced about past promises made to Idahoans for tax …

2024 Fall County Officials Institute Recap

The 2024 Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) Fall County Officials Institute (COI) successfully concluded after hosting three training sessions across the state in November. IAC staff traveled to Moscow, Pocatello, and Boise to provide incumbent and incoming county elected officials and staff with valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of county officials, the organizational …

2024 IAC Annual Conference Recap

By Jessica Roth and Gracee Gorrell, IAC communications team The 2024 Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) Annual Conference was held at the Boise Centre from September 23-25, bringing together roughly 250 attendees and over 50 sponsors and exhibitors from around the country for presentations by engaging keynote speakers, discussions on county recommended legislative resolutions, professional …

IAC Honors Award Recipients at 2024 Annual Conference

The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) hosted its 2024 Annual Conference in Downtown Boise this September. One of the many highlights of the event was the awards banquet 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 …

Idaho Association of Counties Installs New Executive Officers for 2024-2025

During last week’s Installation Ceremony at the IAC Annual Conference, IAC appointed its new executive officers for 2024-2025. Blaine County Treasurer John David Davidson was installed as IAC President, Lemhi County Assessor Jenny Rosin was installed as 1st Vice President, Twin Falls County Clerk Kristina Glascock was installed as 2nd Vice President, and Franklin County …

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 …

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 …

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 …