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Western Interstate Region

The Western Interstate Region is affiliated with the National Association of Counties and is dedicated to the promotion of Western interests within NACo. These interests include public land issues (use and conservation), community stability and economic development, and the promotion of the traditional Western way of life. Its membership consists of fifteen Western states, (AK, HI, WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, AZ, MT, WY, CO, NM, UT, ND, SD) with membership funded through the individual state associations..

This survey conducted by NACo provides information about the the current conditions of county roads and bridges and how the recent economic slowdown has affected construction and maintenance funding.
March 2012

Responding to the New Realities: Case Studies in County Governance

The housing market crash and concomitant recession have left counties across the country struggling to solve fiscal crises. Many people believe that these events mark a turning point in terms of how counties can and should conduct business, creating a “new normal.” This report describes how a select group of counties attempted or are in the process of making structural changes in order to better face current and future challenges.
March 2012

2012 Operations Survey

The 2012 Operations Survey looks at county government operations in the areas of county administration, health and human services, economic development, environment, and justice and public safety.
March 2012

Reshaping County Government: A Look at City-County Consolidation

The opportunity for increased efficiency or economic development drives local leaders to consider city-county consolidation as an option for local government reform. This issue brief examines the key components of forming a consolidated government and provides case studies of five localities that attempted consolidation.
February 2012

Volunteer Toolbox

This update of NACo's Volunteer Toolbox provides information about establishing a county volunteer program, volunteer liability/legal issues, managing a volunteer program and volunteer roles as well as provides resources to counties.
February 2012

County Reapportionment: A State by State Report

This report provides a state by state look at the requirements for counties to redistrict.
January 2012

Achievement Awards 2011 Children and Youth Best Practices

This publication showcases some of the positive practices being conducted at the county level for children and youth.
December 2011

A Look at the History of Municipal Bankruptcy

With the current economic slowdown, declining housing values and revenue shortfalls facing many local governments, bankruptcy is once again a looming issue for many local governments. This issue brief examines the issues that contributed to past local struggles with bankruptcy and the state and local roles in managing such a crisis.
November 2011

Achievement Award 2011 Smart Governance Best Practices

This publication showcases some of the positive practices being conducted at the county level during the current tough economic times.
October 2011

Green Infrastructure Issue Brief

Issue Brief on Green Infrastructure strategies for counties
October 2011

Coping With the New Normal An Economic Status Survey

In early October 2011 the National Association of Counties conducted an economic status survey of counties of all population groups. This is the sixth survey in a series of twice yearly efforts by NACo to try to capture information about counties as they struggle with the current fiscal situation.
October 2011

Foreclosures – The Fall and Rise of Neighborhoods in Counties Across the Country..An Issue Brief for County Officials

This publication discusses the negative impacts of foreclosures on counties across the country and the approaches county leaders and housing professionals are implementing to help alleviate those impacts.
July 2011

Pipelines and Informed Planning Alliance (PIPA)

Summary Report for Elected and Appointed County Officials
June 2011

Achievement Awards 2011 Best of Category

This best practices book describes the programs that were recognized with the Best of Category designation for the 2011 Achievement Awards.
June 2011

Looking for the Light at the End of the Tunnel: a national survey of county elected officials on the economy, budgets and politics

The recent National Survey of County Elected Officials—conducted by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Center for the Study of Counties (NCSC) at the University of Georgia – provides the opinions of local elected officials.
June 2011