IAC Summer District Meetings Round-Up
July was a busy month for IAC’s districts. Districts 1, 2, 3, and 6 each met to provide and receive updates, discuss potential legislative resolutions, network, and more. IAC staff attended each meeting. It is always nice to meet with counties in their districts to learn more about the challenges they face and to see …
LLUPA’s “Affected Person” Standard May Lower Bar for Idaho Land Use Challenges
In January 2026, the Idaho Supreme Court issued an opinion in Crookham v. County of Canyon, No. 52514 (Idaho Jan. 16, 2026), which will have ramifications for local governments statewide. Chiefly, the previous three-part “standing” barrier to entry for a litigant bringing a challenge to a land use decision has been lifted in favor of …
Continue reading “LLUPA’s “Affected Person” Standard May Lower Bar for Idaho Land Use Challenges”
Congratulations to Our County Officials Institute Graduates!
COI Graduation Ceremony This September, more than 25 county elected officials and staff will earn their County Officials Institute (COI) certificate, and IAC couldn’t be more proud to celebrate them during our 50th anniversary year. The graduation ceremony will take place during the Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, September 23, at 10 a.m., as part …
Continue reading “Congratulations to Our County Officials Institute Graduates!”
2027 IAC Legislative Resolution Deadline Approaching
As we look ahead to the 2027 legislative session, we expect many of last session’s major issues — property taxes and revenue options for state-required county services, tourism impacts, data centers/energy, and transportation funding, among others — to carry over. These issues will require significant time and attention from IAC staff and membership alike. Given …
Continue reading “2027 IAC Legislative Resolution Deadline Approaching”
2026 NACo Annual Conference Report
Written by Idaho County Clerk, Kathy Ackerman The heat and humidity of New Orleans, LA greeted Idaho’s attendees Jenny Rosin (IAC President/Lemhi Co. Assessor), Andy Creech (IAC 2nd VP/Payette Co. Sheriff) Kathy Ackerman (NACo Board Rep/Idaho Co. Clerk), John David Davidson (NACo Board Rep/Blain Co. Treasurer) Skip Brandt (WIR Board Rep/Idaho Co. Commission Chair), Will …
Idaho Counties Join the Nation in Celebrating America’s 250th
Across Idaho, county officials, employees, and residents joined the nationwide celebration of the 250th anniversary of America, adding their own local color to a moment shared by all 50 states. While the Fourth of July brought parades, fireworks, and festivities to communities across the state, the commemoration didn’t end there. On July 8th — 250 …
Continue reading “Idaho Counties Join the Nation in Celebrating America’s 250th”
More Than Membership: How IAC’s Programs and Services Deliver Real Value for Idaho Counties
Every Idaho county pays dues to belong to the Idaho Association of Counties. But membership is only the starting point. Behind the scenes, IAC has spent decades building — and curating — a portfolio of 14 programs and services designed to save counties money, reduce risk, and support the people who keep county government running. …
Three State Offices Merge: Introducing OSMEC
Effective July 1, 2026, three state offices counties regularly work with — the Office of Species Conservation (OSC), the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR), and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) — have consolidated into a single agency: the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination (OSMEC), pronounced “oh-smeck.” The Two Bills Behind …
Continue reading “Three State Offices Merge: Introducing OSMEC”
2026 Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks Annual Conference Recap
The Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks (IACC) gathered in Nampa, Idaho, June 2–4 for its 2026 Annual Conference. County commissioners, clerks, exhibitors, and partners from across the state came together for three days of education, networking, and business. The conference kicked off on Tuesday morning with a welcome from IACC President Zach Brooks, who …
Continue reading “2026 Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks Annual Conference Recap”
Kick Off the Celebration with Danny Adams
We’re starting IAC’s 50th Anniversary Conference with energy, laughter, and inspiration! Join nationally recognized entertainer and speaker Danny Adams as he sets the tone for our theme, “44 Strong. One Idaho. 50 Years of Impact.” In his interactive keynote, Laughter is Medicine, Danny combines humor, audience participation, and real-life insights to remind us of the …
Continue reading “Kick Off the Celebration with Danny Adams”