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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/
The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), the National League of Cities (NLC) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) held a joint press conference today, calling on Congress to pass the direct fiscal assistance to cities and counties included in the Biden Administration s American Rescue Plan. After the press conference, they released the following joint statement: Every day that goes by without passage of a COVID-19 relief package with direct aid to cities and counties pushes the American people and the cities and counties they live in deeper into crisis. With COVID-19 still ravaging communities throughout the country, cities and counties are approaching one year on the frontlines of this virus. Congress has almost entirely left behind local governments, forcing painful fiscal choices that are not only hindering efforts to contain the virus, but will continue to hamper vaccine distribution and will have a lasting
Every January, Illinois Extension invites local officials to learn about important federal legislative updates shared by presenters from the National Association of Counties (NACo), housed in Washington D.C. Over 90% of Illinois counties are members of NACo.
NACo is a reputable organization that understands county level needs and challenges, and the longstanding partnership between Illinois Extension's and NACo enables consistent programming for Illinois county officials from year to year.
ALBANY, N.Y. — Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy confirmed four new deaths attributed to COVID-19. A man in his 60s and two more men in their 80s died overnight. Additionally,
Tommie Cline Martin, 69, a lifelong resident of Gila County, with roots going back several generations, died Thursday, Dec. 10 in the Valley after recovering from a life-threatening viral infection earlier this year. She would have celebrated her 70th birthday Jan. 11, 2021.
Martin had served as Gila County District 1 supervisor since 2005 after being elected in 2004. She was just reelected to a fifth term in office this year. She was also on the county planning and zoning commission from 1991 to 1998.
Following a serious viral infection in May and emergency hospitalization in June, the popular Rim Country supervisor was back to work attending meetings throughout the summer and fall, up to the most recent Board of Supervisors meeting this past week.
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The Navajo County Supervisors said a fond farewell to two members last week, Lee Jack and Jesse Thompson.
Both members of the Navajo Nation, Jack and Thompson have long, distinguished records of community service, the soft-spoken courtesy of the Navajo and an abiding commitment to creating links between the residents of the reservation and the rest of the county.
The board paused on Tuesday to recognize the deep contributions of Thompson and Jack, who have often set the tone for the supervisors. Their heartfelt opening prayers and invocations, occasional use of Navajo from the dais, frequent expressions of gratitude, a reluctance to confront or criticize and a commitment to constituent service have all set the tone for the convivial board meetings.