IAC Releases 2026 Legislative Priorities and Platform
The Idaho Association of Counties Legislative Committee recently convened to prioritize legislative and policy resolutions adopted by the IAC membership. The IAC Legislative Committee reviewed a wide range of resolutions, many related to funding vital county services. Ultimately, the committee settled on four priorities: Increase Fiscal Transparency and Accountability – Partner with the Idaho Legislature …
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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 …
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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 …
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Candidate for IAC Executive Committee 2nd Vice President
According to the IAC Bylaws and the rotation schedule for elections, a sheriff is eligible to run as the IAC 2nd Vice President for the upcoming year (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026). This year’s candidate completed an application so he could share a little about himself and why he is interested in the …
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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; – …
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2025 IAC Salary & Benefits Survey Results Now Available
The 2025 IAC Salary and Benefits Survey is now available for electronic download. IAC surveyed all 44 counties and a total of 38 counties participated this year. The electronic survey is available in an excel spreadsheet for your convenience. Thank you for your participation in this year’s survey. We appreciate the time and effort counties …
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Week 3: 2025 Legislative Session Update
Now that we are a few weeks into the legislative session, we have a better understanding of the varying goals and priorities of leadership in the House and Senate. This insight led to a robust strategic discussion at the IAC Legislative Committee meeting on Wednesday. The committee chose to adjust some of IAC’s priorities to …
Legislative Committee Meeting Recap – January 15, 2025
The IAC Legislative Committee met in person for the first time this year at IAC’s downtown policy office. Those who could not make the trip to Boise joined virtually. The meeting started off with the approval of January 8th meeting minutes, followed by a dive into counties’ legislative priorities for the 2025 session. Members discussed …
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Join an IAC Steering Committee to Help Shape County Policy in 2025
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 on up to two steering committees for the 2025 year. The deadline to sign up for currently elected county officials is December …
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