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NACo's Resource Roundup highlights opportunities, reports, upcoming events and other tools
June 28, 2026
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Every other week, NACo's Resource Roundup highlights opportunities, reports, upcoming events and other tools for NACo members.
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Go behind the scenes of Orleans Parish with Annual Conference mobile tours <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCAAMAAAA?msdynmkt_ta
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From flood protection and public safety to pest control and water infrastructure, mobile tours at NACo's Annual Conference & Expo <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04
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look at local government in action — and plenty of inspiration to bring back home to your county.
* Tour highlights: Explore how Orleans Parish is addressing some of its biggest challenges <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCAAU
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safety, resilience and essential county services.
* New this year: To accommodate demand, each mobile tour is offered during two separate time slots, giving attendees more flexibility to participate.
* Learn more and register: The 2026 NACo Annual Conference & Expo <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCAAYAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%
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Bt2g3SW9cT5NSuKu4Zs%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> takes place July 17-20 in Orleans Parish, La. Explore the full lineup <https://www.naco.org/event/2026-naco-annual-con
ference-exposition#schedule> of mobile tours and add them to your Annual Conference experience in New Orleans.
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Future-proof your county finance cycle <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCAAgAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%2
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County finance teams are managing rising costs, growing transparency expectations and increasing infrastructure needs. A new resource explores the macroeconomic trends <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamic
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sdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> reshaping county budgets and highlights strategies counties are using to modernize planning, budgeting and financial management.
* Key economic pressures: Five major trends are reshaping county public finance, including potential shifts in federal funding responsibilities, revenue pressures and increasing demands
on local governments.
* Why modernization matters: As counties navigate workforce transitions, infrastructure investment needs and new transparency requirements, many are examining how planning, budgeting,
reporting and community engagement can work together more effectively.
* Learn more: Explore ClearGov’s latest ebook <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCAAoAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22
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for insights and practical approaches to modernizing county finance operations.
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New energy resources: Battery energy storage system and nuclear energy briefs and county authority animated video <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/
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NACo is expanding its energy resources <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCAA0AAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%2
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d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> with a new series of briefs designed to help county leaders navigate emerging energy technologies and siting considerations. As part of this series, NACo's new
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as these technologies play an increasingly important role in local energy planning.
* NACo also released a new animated video <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCABAAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22http
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role in energy siting and permitting and how counties can shape energy development, strengthen communities and maximize local benefits.
* Why it matters: Counties play a critical role in shaping local energy infrastructure. These resources help leaders better understand emerging technologies, evaluate tradeoffs and make
informed siting and policy decisions.
* Access these resources on NACo's Energizing Counties resource hub <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCABEAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7
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Strengthen local justice systems with NACo’s new county leader guide <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCABMAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%
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Counties play a central role in public safety and the administration of local justice systems. NACo’s new guide – County Leader’s Guide to Building and Sustaining Justice Innovation
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ecretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> – provides county leaders with practical tools and strategies to build lasting improvements in local criminal legal systems.
* What's inside: The guide <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCABUAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252
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improvement, with practical strategies, county examples and additional resources throughout.
* Built for county leaders: Designed for county elected officials and justice system leaders, the guide helps counties strengthen partnerships, sustain innovation and improve outcomes
for residents.
* Explore the guide here <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCABYAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fw
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ICYMI: NACo announces 2026 Achievement Award winners <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCABgAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%2
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NACo has announced the winners of the 2026 Achievement Awards <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCABkAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22Ta
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9ucHeA7kQ3k7SiYr7z8z5%2BBM%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> , recognizing innovative county government programs that improve services, strengthen communities
and deliver results for residents.
* About the awards: The Achievement Awards program recognizes innovative county government programs across 18 categories representing the full spectrum of county responsibilities, from
public safety and health to technology and workforce development.
* Best in Category winners: Explore the programs selected as this year’s Best in Category <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/EXMsH94WbkyP5IOaKuwCABoA
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