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To: Greg Brotherton
Subject: County Countdown – July 17, 2023
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Ahead of the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2023 Annual Conference and Exposition in Travis County, Texas, NACo released the Proposed Resolutions Packet <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=
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Cohort members will access tools and technical assistance while building connections with peer counties and national experts. The official application deadline was July 14, but interested
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THURSDAY, JULY 20 | PRE-CONFERENCE
* NACo's CIO Forum
SATURDAY, JULY 22
* Curbing the Crisis: Summit on County Recommendations to Advance Housing Affordability
* Reskilling for Recovery: Summit on Workforce Development
SUNDAY, JULY 23
* Achieving the American Dream: Summit on Strategies to Promote Economic Mobility
* Enhancing Wellbeing: Summit on Mental Health
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For county employees saving for retirement, one certainty to plan for is tax changes. With the increasing federal deficit, many expect that income tax rates could increase. Our partners
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Once again this Veterans Day, NACo and the?National Association of County Veterans Service Officers?invite all counties to join Operation Green Light, showing support for veterans by
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counties may still contact Annie Qing at aqing@naco.org <mailto:aqing@naco.org> .
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And if you follow NACo on social media, keep your eyes peeled for daily video recaps of all the action at the conference.
CONFERENCE LIVESTREAMS
THURSDAY, JULY 20 | PRE-CONFERENCE
* NACo's CIO Forum
SATURDAY, JULY 22
* Curbing the Crisis: Summit on County Recommendations to Advance Housing Affordability
* Reskilling for Recovery: Summit on Workforce Development
SUNDAY, JULY 23
* Achieving the American Dream: Summit on Strategies to Promote Economic Mobility
* Enhancing Wellbeing: Summit on Mental Health
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2023 tax tips county employees should consider <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=tW4vQtXM2He4ZLyNpRE8AhJrLgt_69DW_0EGJ_CJ173hynmhHxmIJGAMNooFXt-Dt2VEvIdkwQRhhlWleonRfQ~
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For county employees saving for retirement, one certainty to plan for is tax changes. With the increasing federal deficit, many expect that income tax rates could increase. Our partners
at Nationwide have developed a list of steps to take advantage of today's lower tax brackets and higher standard deduction.
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OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS IS BACK NOVEMBER 6–12, 2023 <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=Y5aBngxFptC25K_CeiKKETFvcYeFOYNw0rsI-iCQLABF07t48SsAYYeCQsZ0kckiAW862gc
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Once again this Veterans Day, NACo and the?National Association of County Veterans Service Officers?invite all counties to join Operation Green Light, showing support for veterans by
lighting our buildings green from November 6–12. By shining a green light, county governments and our residents will let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported.?
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