Governor Gives 2026 State of the State Address: A Few County Issues Mentioned

While only a few county issues were mentioned, those issues could have significant impacts on county budgets. Governor Little’s State of the State address clocked in at just under 29 minutes with a theme of “Enduring Idaho.” The speech mainly focused on plans to balance the state budget while still fully conforming to the One …

Counties Leading Idaho: Your Role in Shaping the Future Through IAC Steering Committees

Join an IAC Steering Committee to influence policy, strengthen public trust, and help counties lead the state effectively. Your Decisions Matter Every decision you make as a county official carries significant weight and affects your community. By joining an IAC Steering Committee, you can directly influence policies, promote efficiency, and address the needs of Idahoans …

Sign Up for 2026 IAC Steering Committees Today

Don’t miss this chance to have your voice heard and help shape the policies that matter most. Join a steering committee today! If you’re passionate about county governance and want to help guide critical policy discussions in Idaho, now is the time to act. The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) is accepting applications for membership …

County Commissioners from Idaho Advocate at NACo’s Annual PILT Fly-In

Boundary County Commissioner Tim Bertling, Custer County Commissioner Will Nailon, Owyhee County Commissioner Cindy Bachman, and Twin Falls County Commissioner Don Hall along with IAC Executive Director Seth Grigg and IAC Policy Advisor Clay Boeckel joined county leaders from more than 40 public lands counties in 15 states last week for the annual National Association …

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 …

Nez Perce County Unveils New Courthouse

After years of meticulous planning and hard work, the new Nez Perce County Courthouse is open for business. While in Lewiston, for the Idaho Association of County Treasurers Conference (IACT), county and state officials from across the state welcomed the opportunity to tour the new facility with two long-serving county officials, Nez Perce County Assessor …

IAC Announces 2025 Scholarship Award Recipients

The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) has named the 2025 recipients of the IAC Scholarship. After a competitive review process, seven students from across the state of Idaho were selected from a pool of 80 applicants to each receive a $1,000 scholarship from the IAC Scholarship Fund. Award Recipients: – Carly Rodriguez, District 1; – …

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 …