Legislative Update – January 23, 2019
This week marks the third week of the 2019 Legislative Session. While bill introductions have been slower than usual, much is happening behind the scenes. For counties, three key issues will likely intersect: Medicaid Expansion Public Defense Raising the Justice Levy I recommend keeping a close eye on these important issues throughout the session in …
NACo Fall Board Meeting
By: Gordon Cruickshank, Valley County Commissioner First I want to thank the IAC Membership for allowing me to serve you as one of the NACo Representatives. Wednesday, December 5th I attended a Border Wall tour with Customs and Border Protection officers along with 23 other elected officials. Very interesting to understand the issues they face …
2018 Unofficial General Election Results
IAC has compiled a list of the general election results: https://idcounties.org/2018-general-election/.
2019 IAC Legislative Priorities Set
The general election is just around the corner and the 2019 Idaho Legislative Session on its heels. Many of you will be meeting with your legislators prior to January to begin discussing county legislative needs. I encourage you to take advantage of opportunities to meet with your legislators to continue building relationships and developing lines …
Seven county elected officials awarded for service
Seven county elected officials from across Idaho were honored for their service to their respective counties and to the Idaho Association of Counties at the IAC Annual Conference in Boise. The annual Mills Adler Award is presented to individuals to recognize those county elected officials who strive to improve local government and is decided upon …
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Idaho Association of County Treasurers Elects New Leadership for 2018-2019
OROFINO, ID — Earlier this month, the Idaho Association of County Treasurers (IACT) elected new leadership for 2018 – 2019. IACT held its 93rd Annual Conference in Orofino from August 6-9. The membership held elections at the Best Western Lodge at the River’s Edge during their annual business meeting. Tricia Poulsen was elected as President of …
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Last Chance for Discounted Hotel Rooms!
Have you made your hotel reservations for the IAC Annual Conference? If not, act now to get the discounted group rates listed below! Residence Inn by Marriott Boise/Downtown: Please call 208.424.9999 to make your reservations and receive the group rate of $144.00 a night. Reservations must be made by August 31st. After that, the hotel may not …
Idaho Association of County Recorders and Clerks Elects New Leadership for 2018-2019
Ketchum, Idaho — On August 15, the Idaho Association of County Recorders and Clerks (IACRC) elected new leadership for 2018 – 2019. IACRC held its Annual Conference in Ketchum from August 14-16. The membership held elections on Wednesday, August 16 at the Limelight Hotel during their annual business meeting. Kim Muir was elected as President of …
IAC Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients
BOISE, Idaho – Idaho Association of Counties announces the 2018 recipients of the IAC Scholarship. Ten Idaho students have received a $1,000 scholarship from the Idaho Association of Counties. They are: Miranda Wenk, a Senior at Bonners Ferry High School, daughter of Dave Wenk, who works in the Boundary County Weed Department; Morgan O’Brien Weeks, …
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County leaders convene at national conference to highlight solutions that bolster America’s communities
Representatives from eight Idaho counties joined more than 3,000 county leaders July 13-16 in Nashville/Davidson County, Tennessee at the 83rd National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference and Exposition. Attendees adopted positions on pressing federal policies affecting counties and exchanged innovative solutions to challenges facing American communities. NACo Immediate Past President Roy Charles Brooks unveiled …