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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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 …
We are thrilled to announce the addition of IAC’s new full-time Events Coordinator, Savannah Renslow! Savannah brings a wealth of experience to the association, having served as the Communications Director for the Idaho Association of Highway Districts for the past six years and earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Political Science from …
The Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks (IACC) gathered for their 2024 Annual Conference in Idaho Falls. The three-day event began on Tuesday, June 4th and kicked off with IACC President Denis Duman addressing the group and leading them through the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. Bonneville County Commissioner Bryon Reed concluded introductions by welcoming …
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The Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks (IACC) met in Idaho Falls this week for their Annual Conference. During the event, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane, Idaho State Controller Brandon Woolf, and Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth met with county clerks to canvass election results for the 2024 Idaho Primary Election. The purpose of …
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