National Association of Counties

July 9, 2021 | Sarah Dilworth

County Libraries Win 3 Awards

Montgomery County Public Libraries received three National Association of Counties awards for outstanding programs in 2021. @MontgomeryCoMD Public Libraries Receives Three 2021 @NACoTweets #Achievement Awards #MDcounties https://t.co/cczWyQZHMB — MD Assoc of Counties (@MDCounties) July 7, 2021 According to a recent Montgomery County press release, the award-winning programs include: Virtual Programming at MCPL- designed programming to […]

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October 26, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Councilmember Rice Heads National Broadband Task Force

Councilmember Craig Rice is the new co-chair of the National Association of Counties’ Broadband Task Force. The goal of the task force is to study the lack of reliable broadband, including a focus on the challenges of facing underserved communities. The task force consists of about three dozen county government officials from across the country. […]

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July 23, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Craig Rice Selected for National Leadership Position

Councilmember Craig Rice was selected by the National Association of Counties (NACo) to be its new vice chair of the Human Services and Education Steering Committee. Rice, who chairs the council’s Education and Culture Committee, was chosen during NACO’s July 20 meeting. NACo serves more than 40,000 county elected officials and helps with county policies […]

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May 5, 2017 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Public Libraries Receives Four Achievement Awards

Montgomery County Public Libraries received four achievement awards for its programs.   The awards, presented by the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizes the efforts by local jurisdictions that promote responsible, responsive and effective county government, according to a news release. “We work very hard to provide services and resources so that all County residents […]

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January 9, 2017 | Staff Writer

Leggett to Announce Partnership in Health Discount Program for Residents on Jan. 12

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is expected to join County Councilmember George Leventhal, chair of the Health and Human Services Committee, on Jan. 12 to announce a partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACO) that will provide residents with low cost health services, according to a news release. NACO’s Live Healthy Program helps uninsured […]

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January 18, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Receives 30 NACo Awards (VIDEO)

Montgomery County received 30 National Association of Counties (NACo) Awards this year. An awards ceremony was held at the Executive Office Building in Rockville where 15 departments were recognized for implementing innovative projects, programs and initiatives that assisted county residents in 2015. Take a look: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more […]

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July 14, 2015 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Receives 30 NACo Awards (VIDEO)

Montgomery County has received 30 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards this year for outstanding programs. “I’m proud of the programs and services that Montgomery County has to offer its residents,” said County Executive Ike Leggett. “They reflect the dedication and commitment of our employees, and I am pleased that NACo has recognized their […]

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June 8, 2015 | Krista Brick

County Pedestrian Safety Campaign Wins National Award

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation won a 2015 Achievement Award for its program titled “YOLO (You Only Live Once) High School Pedestrian Safety Education Program” in the category of Civic Education and Public Information. The National Association of Counties (NACo) award honors innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents. “I’m very […]

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December 21, 2014 | Krista Brick

Leggett Hosts NACO Awards (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett hosted the National Association of Counties (NACO) awards. Several Montgomery County offices won awards. Sonya Burke has the story.

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September 13, 2012 | Staff Writer

Nancy Floreen White House Economic Forum

Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Floreen, who chairs the Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee, will participate in a special, invitation-only forum titled “Building Blocks for Economic Development and Job Growth” on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the White House. Councilmember Floreen will represent the National Association of Counties.

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