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Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater

U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (second from left), U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Frederick County, Md., Executive Jessica Fitzwater (left) celebrate a new federal investment in a local college.

Rep. Darin LaHood

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (center) discusses local legislative priorities with Peoria County, Ill., Administrator Scott Sorrell and Deputy County Administrator Shauna Musselman.

County Commissioners Association of Ohio

County Commissioners Association of Ohio Executive Director Cheryl Subler discusses Ohio county priorities with representatives of the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Housing and Urban Development.

CA Rural Counties @RuralCounties

Napa County, Calif., Supervisor Anne Cottrell connects with U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz at a summit focused on addressing California forest management and wildfire protection challenges.

Stearns County MN @StearnsCountyMN

Stearns County, Minn., commissioners meet with State Sen. Aric Putnam (center) as part of an advocacy day focused on SNAP, Medicaid, human services technology and reducing cost shifts to counties.

Westchester Gov @westchestergov

Westchester County, N.Y., Executive Ken Jenkins (right) and N.Y. State Senators Shelley Mayer (fifth from left) and Nathalia Fernandez (second from right) discuss community needs and priorities with residents at a "coffee and conversation" event.

Assoc. of County Commissioners of Alabama

County administrators from across central Alabama participate in a regional meeting series organized by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, sharing best practices for strengthening county operations.

18th Judicial District Attorney's Office

Arapahoe County, Colo., Commissioner Rhonda Fields addresses high school students taking part in a local education program that provides a detailed overview of the judicial system.

Onondaga County

Onondaga County, N.Y., Executive Ryan McMahon speaks to local elementary school students about county government and the programs and events happening in the county.

El Paso County

El Paso County, Texas, Judge Ricardo Samaniego (third from left) and District Attorney James Montoya (center) host a teen dating violence awareness event, encouraging residents to create chalk art offering messages of hope.

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Luis Alejo @SupervisorAlejo

California county leaders participate in a California State Association of Counties visit to Sacramento, advocating for critical funding to support public hospitals, nutrition assistance and more county health priorities.

Calvin Ball @HoCoGovExec

Howard County, Md., Executive Calvin Ball testifies to the Maryland General Assembly's Health Committee to advocate for expanding hospital capacity, reducing wait times and improving patient outcomes.

Osage County Government

Oklahoma State Sen. Bill Coleman (third from left) meets with Osage County, Okla., elected officials, to discuss county priorities related to taxes, data centers, county roads and more.

Nebraska Association of County Officials

Northeastern Nebraska county leaders gather for a day of presentations and collaborative discussions hosted by the Nebraska Association of County Officials.

Morris County NJ @MorrisCountyNJ

Morris County, N.J., Commissioner Stephen Shaw addresses northern New Jersey county officials at a meeting focused on strengthening regional collaboration.

Gwinnett County @GwinnettGov

Gwinnett County, Ga., Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson welcomes residents to the first meeting of the county's citizens academy program.

Nate Nehring @NateNehring

Snohomish County, Wash., Councilmember Nate Nehring addresses visiting high school students as part of the county's Civic Education Day, stressing the importance of civic engagement.

Delaware County @DelcoCouncil

County officials and local leaders in Delaware County, Pa., celebrate the completion of the county's emergency communications modernization project.

Alachua County @AlachuaCounty

Alachua County, Fla., commissioners issue a proclamation in support of National Agriculture Day, recognizing the county's farmers, ranchers and food producers.

McHenry County, IL @McHenryCountyIL

McHenry County, Ill., Administrator Scott Hartman (right) and Deputy Administrator Alicia Schueller provide county updates to a community radio show.

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Citrus County Government

Citrus County, Fla., Administrator Steve Howard visits the county's fire rescue training center to thank first responders for their dedication to public safety.

Racine County Communications Center

Racine County, Wis., 911 dispatchers connect with students at a local high school, discussing career opportunities in emergency communications.

Rural county program preps students for first responder careers

Learn how Okeechobee County, Fla.’s public safety career programs are addressing workforce shortages in fire rescue, dispatch and law enforcement.

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David Crowley @DavidCrowleyWI

Milwaukee County, Wis., Executive David Crowley (second from right) joins members of the county's Board of Supervisors to announce new infrastructure investments that will include transit upgrades, trail expansions and more.

Cumberland County Government @CCNCGov

During a regional summit on economic growth, Cumberland County, N.C., Chairman Kirk deViere discusses the role of water, sewer, energy and transportation infrastructure in supporting job creation and long-term economic development.

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County of Maui

Maui County, Hawai'i, Mayor Richard Bissen (back row center) presents the county's proposed 2027 budget to the County Council, emphasizing local priorities related to water infrastructure, housing, economic development and more.

Lewis County WV Economic Development

West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner (third from right) joins Lewis County, W. Va., commissioners to break ground on a water extension project, expanding county water supply for fire protection and commercial development.

Federal regulations and their impact on county water systems

As owners and operators of local infrastructure, counties are directly impacted by federal water regulations and permitting requirements. Read NACo's regulatory analysis for more about federal guidelines and their impacts on county water infrastructure projects.

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Lowndes County, Ga., leaders celebrate the completion of a mental health expansion project within the county jail, enhancing mental health support for incarcerated individuals.

County mental health priorities

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Lowndes County, GA

Richard F. Cortez @JudgeCortez

Hidalgo County, Texas, Judge Richard Cortez (front, second from left) joins municipal and regional leaders to break ground on a new manufacturing center, expanding economic growth and opportunity in the county.

Ulster County Executive

Ulster County, N.Y., Executive Jen Metzger (fifth from left) and local leaders tour the construction site for a new county emergency communications center designed to provide continuous support through natural disasters and power outages.

Congress advances emergency communications legislation

On March 25, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation in support of the reauthorization of the First Responder Network Authority, a vital resource for county public safety officials and emergency responders.

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Denise Driehaus @DeniseDriehaus

During a meeting of the county's addiction response coalition, Hamilton County, Ohio, Commissioner Denise Driehaus shares local perspectives on addiction prevention with representatives from over 40 agencies.

Tulare County Health & Human Services

Tulare County, Calif., health leaders cut the ribbon on the county's expanded public health lab, a vital resource for helping to monitor and detect health threats related to foodborne illnesses, infectious diseases and more.

Opioid Solutions Center case studies and strategy briefs

NACo's Opioid Solutions Center empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective prevention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction practices address the underlying causes of substance use disorders. Learn more and access peer learning resources today.

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We Are Counties. We Are 3,069 Strong.

We Are Counties, a national public affairs-driven advocacy campaign, is designed to help counties tell our story. Access the participation toolkit today for graphics, printable signs and more resources to support your county's National County Government Month celebrations.

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Coconino County @CoconinoCounty

Elected county leaders in Morrow County, Ohio, (left) and Coconino County, Ariz., (right) issue proclamations recognizing April as National County Government Month. Now in its 35th year, National County Government Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of the county role, celebrate the county workforce and strengthen connections between local government and residents.

Nebraska Association of County Officials

Nebraska county officials visit the state capitol to meet with legislators in celebration of National County Government Month.

Share your county's participation

How is your county participating in National County Government Month this year? Share your activities with NACo using the form on our toolkit page.

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Representative Dave Taylor @RepDaveTaylor

U.S. Rep. Dave Taylor (center) meets with Gallia County, Ohio, Economic Development Director Taylor Stepp (left) to discuss the local business community's priorities and review the plans for a county construction project.

SBCounty @SBCounty

San Bernardino County, Calif., supervisors Joe Baca (third from right) and Curt Hagman (second from right) break ground on a county-funded development aimed at providing housing, mental health services and career training to veterans.

Explore economic mobility and affordable housing resources

NACo's economic mobility resource hub is full of information and tools to support your county's efforts to expand economic opportunities, increase affordable housing supply and help communities thrive.

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Arapahoe County @ArapahoeCounty

Arapahoe County, Colo., commissioners visit the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to meet with agency officials and discuss county policy priorities during an advocacy trip to Washington, D.C.

Fulton County Government

Fulton County, Ga., commissioners and local city mayors gather for a roundtable discussion on local initiatives related to transportation, sales tax and service delivery strategy.

Morris County Government

Morris County, N.J., Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw thanks volunteers during a county science fair that brought together nearly 100 K-6 students for a full day of hands-on learning.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball

Howard County, Md., Executive Calvin Ball announces the county's expanded education budget, outlining funding allocated for renovation projects and increased school capacity.

Explore NACo's civic education tools

From data-driven maps to school curriculum and games, NACo's website is full of tools to help tell the county story and support local education initiatives.

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FEMA - Federal Emergency Response Agency

Lee County, Fla., Commissioner Brian Hamman (second from right) meets with FEMA representatives, discussing the county's efforts to rebuild infrastructure and community spaces following Hurricane Ian.

Johnston County Government

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr (left) tours the Johnson County, N.C., public safety answering point, meeting with 911 operators and getting a firsthand look at local emergency communications.

Advocate for county disaster response priorities

NACo's advocacy toolkit dives deep into the FEMA Act, reviewing county-supported reforms and providing actionable guidance on how counties can advocate for the bill’s passage.

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Comal County, Texas

Comal County, Texas, elected officials celebrate National County Government Month with a proclamation, announcing plans to spotlight county offices on social media throughout the month.

Tell your county story this April

This National County Government Month, help spread the word about the vital work of counties using NACo's We Are Counties toolkit.

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Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater

U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (center), Frederick County, Md., Executive Jessica Fitzwater and local leaders celebrate the construction of a new youth center.

Kent County, Michigan

Kent County, Mich., Commissioner Melissa LaGrand (left), local leaders and partners discuss youth justice programming and how the county can improve community youth well-being.

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Does your county have successful youth justice strategies other counties can learn from? Share your county's innovative programs with NACo today.

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El Paso County, Colorado @epccolorado_

U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank (second from left) discusses county infrastructure projects with El Paso County, Colo., commissioners Lauren Nelson (second form right) and Carrie Geitner.

Spokane County, Washington @spokanecounty

County leaders in Spokane County, Wash., break ground on a crisis stabilization center that will provide coordinated behavioral health and substance use treatment services to residents.

Sharpen your federal advocacy with NACo's guide

Whether you’re visiting Washington, D.C., meeting in your district or connecting virtually, NACo's step-by-step advocacy guide can help you prepare for meetings, tell your county’s story and build relationships with federal decision-makers.

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Toni Preckwinkle @ToniPreckwinkle

Cook County, Ill., Board President Toni Preckwinkle (fourth from left) cuts the ribbon on a new county solar panel installation that aims to cut energy costs and advance climate goals.

Maine County Commissioners Association

Maine county leaders celebrate "County Government Day" at the Maine State House, setting up informational booths to educate visitors about the essential day-to-day work of counties.

Learn more about solar energy development

NACo's primer on solar energy development offers an in-depth review of the technology involved and the siting considerations that county governments face.

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Union County, New Jersey

Union County, N.J., Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded (third from right) joins volunteers at the county's "Fresh Start" event, which provides hot showers, laundry facilities and medical care to residents in need.

San Bernardino County, California

U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar (right) and San Bernardino County, Calif., supervisors celebrate the groundbreaking of a county shelter that will offer behavioral health services, transportation assistance and housing placement for residents.

Learn how counties are leading in behavioral health

County governments play a critical role in behavioral health, funding programs that strengthen the continuum of care through prevention, treatment and recovery services. Read NACo's behavioral health case studies for more examples of county health leadership in action.

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Senator John Cornyn @JohnCornyn

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (center) discusses rural health and the Rural Health Transformation Program with Texas county judges from Anderson, Cass, Cherokee, Hopkins and Shelby counties.

Learn more about the program

Read NACo's explainer of the Rural Health Transformation Program and its impacts to counties.

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Delaware County, Ohio

Delaware County, Ohio, commissioners thank 911 dispatchers for their service with a proclamation commemorating National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.

Taylor County, Florida

Taylor County, Fla., emergency management staff participate in a statewide hurricane response exercise focused on testing coordination, shelter activation and resource management.

Learn more about emergency communications priorities

NACo supports the reauthorization of the FirstNet Authority, a valuable resource for county public safety officials and emergency responders who must communicate effectively during emergencies. Learn more about the critical legislation and its impacts to counties.

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Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Los Angeles County, Calif., Supervisor Kathryn Barger (right) and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass meet with President Trump, discussing FEMA and wildfire recovery needs.

NACo @NACoCounties

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi meets with Los Angeles County, Calif., supervisors Hilda Solis (left) and Janice Hahn and NACo Executive Director Matt Chase in Washington, D.C.

Advocate for county-supported FEMA reform

NACo's FEMA Act toolkit equips county officials with the tools needed to engage federal policymakers effectively on key disaster reform priorities.

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Duchesne County, Utah, Commissioner Greg Miles (left), Yavapai County, Ariz., Supervisor Nikki Check and Custer County, Mont., Commissioner Jason Strouf speak to congressional staff about the county role in federal permitting reform as part of a NACo-hosted fly-in in Washington, D.C.

The latest on permitting reform

Read NACo's blog about the recently-introduced CERTAIN Act.
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Shelley Moore Capito @SenCapito

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (second from left) discusses local water infrastructure priorities with members of the Berkeley County, W. Va., Water Authority.

Seminole County, Florida @seminolecounty

Seminole County, Fla., Manager Darren Gray (third from left), county commissioners and local leaders break ground on a roadway improvement and public park development project.

Take action on transportation and infrastructure

Stay up to date on transportation and infrastructure legislation and access advocacy resources using NACo's Surface Transportation Reauthorization Hub.

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Ramsey County, Minnesota

Ramsey County, Minn., commissioners and local leaders issue a proclamation recognizing April as National County Government Month.

NACo @NACoCounties

Dallas County, Texas, Treasurer Pauline Medrano (left), Chief Deputy Stephanie Granberry, and NACo EDGE program director Anthony Chapman tour Dallas County offices during a discussion of workforce recruitment and retention policy.

Greene County, Missouri

Greene County, Mo., commissioners and community partners cut the ribbon on a new youth resiliency center that will provide behavioral health care to county youth.

Ada County, Idaho

Ada County, Idaho, commissioners and "Scrappy," the county landfill mascot, cut the ribbon on a new county learning center focused on waste management and recycling education.

Join NACo in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month

This May, NACo invites counties to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month. Access this year's participation toolkit for advocacy talking points, a template resolution and more.

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U.S. Sen. Ted Budd meets with members of NACo's Disaster Reform Task Force in Washington D.C., during a leadership fly-in focused on FEMA Act advocacy.

U.S. Senator Chris Coons

U.S. Senator Chris Coons meets with county leaders representing the Delaware Association of Counties, discussing county priorities related to housing, FEMA reform and more

Take action on disaster reform priorities

Access NACo's advocacy toolkit to learn more about how counties can effectively engage federal policymakers in support of key disaster reform priorities.

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Hidalgo County, Texas @JudgeCortez

Hidalgo County, Texas, Judge Richard Cortez (center) recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month with a proclamation, announcing expanded access to mental health resources.

Take action on mental health

This Mental Health Awareness Month, join NACo in showcasing the county role in behavioral health and advocating for key mental health reforms.

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Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Kenosha County, Wis., Executive Samantha Kerkman leads representatives of the Wisconsin departments of transportation and natural resources on a riverbank tour, showcasing challenges the county faces after recent flooding.

Montgomery County, Maryland

Montgomery County, Md., Executive Marc Elrich speaks to community partners and industry leaders at a local energy summit, highlighting the county's investments in energy and infrastructure projects.

Apply for NACo's Rural Energy Academy peer exchange

Join county leaders from across the country in Grundy County, Ill., for a multi-day event blending peer learning, expert insights and site visits to energy facilities. Submit your application by tomorrow, May 3, at 11:59 p.m. ET to be considered.

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Manatee County, Florida

Manatee County, Fla., Commissioner Amanda Ballard (center), Administrator Charlie Bishop (second from right) and staff attend the White House Summit on Addiction and Homelessness in Washington, D.C., sharing local perspectives on how community partnerships can strengthen recovery services and promote long-term stability.

NC Association of County Commissioners

Students from Rutherford, Wake and Mecklenburg counties in North Carolina participate in a student film festival hosted by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, sharing short films focused on hurricane recovery, food insecurity, county first responders and more.

Discover evidence-based solutions to support residents

NACo's Opioid Solutions Center provides strategy briefs and peer learning resources focused on addressing the underlying causes of substance use disorders.

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Kent County, Michigan

Kent County, Mich., commissioners break ground on a trail construction project focused on connecting local communities and improving pedestrian safety along one of the county's busiest roads.

Supervisor Luis Alejo @SupervisorAlejo

California State Sen. Dave Cortese (left) joins California State Association of Counties leadership at the state capitol, celebrating the passage of a resolution honoring National County Government Month.

NACo secures bipartisan congressional resolution

A bipartisan group of U.S. House Representatives introduced a resolution designating April 2026 as National County Government Month, recognizing the critical role county governments and their employees play in communities across the nation.