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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Executive Assistant
DATE: April 4,2022
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the Month of April as National County
Government Month
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
April is National County Government Month(NCGM). Held each April, is an annual celebration of
county government. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo)has encouraged
counties to actively promote the services and programs they offer. NCGM is an excellent opportunity
for your county to highlight effective county programs and raise public awareness and understanding
about the various services provided to the community. The coronavirus pandemic highlights the
importance of county government. Counties are on the front lines protecting our communities from
coronavirus and other illnesses that have the potential to become a pandemic. Counties support over
900 hospitals and operate over 1 900public health departments, which are theground troops in the
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fight against the coronavirus outbreak. Local health departments are working to protect public health
by communicating with transportation officials, educating health care providers and communicating to
the public best practices to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to Jefferson County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming the Month of April as National County Government Month
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WHEREAS, Washington's 39 counties serving more than 7 million residents provide
essential services to create healthy, safe and vibrant communities; and
WHEREAS, counties provide health services, administer justice, keep communities safe,
foster economic opportunities and much more; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County and all counties take pride in our responsibility to protect and
enhance the health, welfare and safety of our residents in efficient and cost-effective ways;
and
WHEREAS, through the Washington State Association of Counties and the National
Association of Counties across the nation, counties will be demonstrating how counties
deliver services to our residents nationwide; and
WHEREAS, each year since 1991 the Washington State Association of Counties and the
National Association of Counties has encouraged counties across the country to elevate
awareness of county responsibilities, programs and services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Jefferson County Commissioners
do hereby proclaim April 2022 as:
NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONT I
in Jefferson County, and encourage all County officials, employees, schools and residents to
recognize the importance of county government.
APPROVED this 4th day of April, 2022.
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Heidi Eisenhour, Chair
ATTEST: Kate Dean, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC
Clerk of the Board Greg Brotherton, Member