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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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IAC District 2 Meeting Recap – July 2024
The IAC District 2 meeting was held on July 10th in Idaho County. The meeting began with a guided tour of the Grangeville Mill facilitated by the Idaho Forest Group. Attendees enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at how the mill functions and learned about its daily operations. Following the tour, members traveled to the Idaho County …
Idaho Transportation Department seeks feedback on draft seven-year transportation plan
By Megan Jahns, ITD Communication The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is seeking feedback on the just-released draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP). The ITIP outlines the state’s transportation priorities and guides investment decisions for the next seven years through 2031. ITD encourages everyone to review the draft and provide comments July 1-31. Transportation projects included …