National Association of Counties (NACo)
The National Association of Counties (NACo) strengthens America’s counties, serving nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to:
- Advocate county priorities in federal policymaking
- Promote exemplary county policies and practices
- Nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks
- Optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings, and
- Enrich the public’s understanding of county government.
NACo's Mission is to strengthen America’s counties.
Its Vision ... healthy, safe and vibrant counties across America.
Learn more about NACo and access all the latest County News from NACo here
Featured Resources & Information
The 2023–2024 NACo officers were sworn in at NACo's 88th Annual Conference, hosted by Travis County, Texas: Immediate Past President Denise Winfrey, President Mary Jo McGuire, 1st Vice President James Gore, and 2nd Vice President J.D. Clark.
UCCI Members - 'Make the Most of your 2023 NACo Membership'
As a NACo member, all county elected officials and staff are members and can Access, Engage, Network, Save & Succeed.
ACCESS a seat at the table
ENGAGE on the issues that matter
NETWORK with counties nationwide
SAVE money, time and resources
SUCCEED as a county and as an individual
The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America's 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public's understanding of county government, and exercise exemplary leadership in public service.