2024 IACA Fall Meeting Recap

Last week, the Idaho Association of County Assessors (IACA) gathered in Boise, Idaho for the 2024 Fall Meeting. This all-day event brought together 40 participants representing 32 counties to collaborate, share insights, and enhance their knowledge. Many attendees extended their stay in Boise to participate in the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho conference the following day.  …

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 …

Local Highway Technical Assistance Council Tours North Idaho Road and Bridge Projects

The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) hosted its annual bus tour earlier this week in Kellogg, Idaho. The yearly event rotates visiting a different district in the state each year. Local officials, design engineers, and contractors get to share with the council about the various projects toured. LHTAC council members Benewah County Commissioner Phil …

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 …

Ada County Coroner’s Office Takes Occupancy of New State-of-the-Art Facility

Community members to benefit from enhanced services By Ada County Coroner Richard Riffle and IAC Communications Specialist Gracee Gorrell Ada County Coroner’s Office is pleased to have taken occupancy of its new facility at 95 N. Touchmark Way in Meridian, Idaho. This state-of-the-art facility offers services not only to the citizens of Ada County but …

IAC District 5 Meeting Recap – August 2024

The IAC District 5 meeting was held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 in Franklin County. Bannock County Commissioner Jeff Hough, who serves as Chairman for District 5, called the meeting to order followed by the pledge of allegiance.  The first item on the agenda was the approval of the previous July meeting minutes and the …

Idaho’s County Members Take on Tampa for the 2024 NACo Annual Conference

By Kathy Ackerman, Idaho County Clerk & NACo Board Representative The 2024 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference & Exposition was held in Hillsborough County (Tampa), Florida, July 12-15. Idaho was well-represented by attendees John David Davidson (IAC 1st VP), Kathy Ackerman (NACo Board Representative), Skip Brandt (WIR Board Representative), Custer County Commissioner Steve Smith, …

Submit Your Proposed Legislative & Policy Resolutions to IAC by Sept. 1

Do you have a policy issue that is feasible, doesn’t create an unfunded mandate, affects more than one county, affects more than one county office, and needs a change in statute? If the answer is yes, then we encourage you to submit an IAC Legislative Resolution for consideration at the IAC Annual Conference: 2025 Proposed Legislative …