The National Association of Counties (NACo) membership elected new leadership and set the organization’s policy priorities during the Annual Business Meeting at NACo’s Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans, La. In his first act as NACo President, Commissioner George Dunlap appointed caucus and committee leadership to represent counties at the federal level.
NACo’s policy steering committees cover a variety of domestic policy issues impacting county governments and local communities. The policy development process initiated by the steering committees is the foundation for the American County Platform, which drives NACo’s advocacy work.
Congratulations to the following Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) members who were appointed to leadership positions in NACo committees and caucuses:
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee
- Union County Commissioner Jake Seavert (Agriculture and Food Safety Subcommittee Vice Chair)
Health Policy Steering Committee
- Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell (Committee Vice Chair)
Justice and Public Safety Policy Steering Committee
- Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer (Law Enforcement Subcommittee Chair)
Public Lands Policy Steering Committee
- Union County Commissioner Paul Anderes (Land Management Subcommittee Vice Chair)
- Wallowa County Commissioner Lisa Collier (Outdoor Recreation Subcommittee Vice Chair)
- Crook County Commissioner Susan Hermreck (Payments Subcommittee Vice Chair)
Transportation Policy Steering Committee
- Washington County Commissioner Nafisa Fai (Committee Vice Chair)
- Clackamas County Commissioner Paul Savas (Committee Vice Chair)
Midsize County Caucus
- Clackamas County Commissioner Martha Schrader (Caucus Vice Chair)
Contributed by: Erin Good | Communications Coordinator