North Carolina Association of County Commissioners

On March 13, the Association concluded its 2026 district meeting series. Our team traveled to Duplin County to meet with NCACC districts 3, 4, 5, and 6. Thank you to the district directors, planning teams, and attendees who help make these meetings possible.

Submit your application for the 2026 @civicfcu Excellence in Innovation Awards by April 20, 2026. Celebrate teams or individual county employees whose innovative work has improved services for residents. Visit buff.ly/qv9fLJe to submit your application today!

On March 11, the NCACC traveled to Halifax County to meet with NCACC districts 1, 2, 7, & 8. Attendees learned about NCACC President & Perquimans County Commissioner Wallace Nelson’s NC Counties Care: Access Within Reach initiative & discussed key topics affecting their district.

In February, NCACC attended the 2026 @NACoCounties Legislative Conference. NC leaders shared expertise in featured sessions, including technology innovation, property tax pressures, arts as economic infrastructure, & federal disaster reform. Read more: buff.ly/4JvkE2E.

On March 6, the Association met with NCACC districts 9, 10, 11, 12, & 18 in Randolph County. Thank you to everyone who attended. Reminder to commissioners in districts 1-8: plan to attend the upcoming meetings today & Friday, March 13. Learn more at buff.ly/69Fcls8.

On Thursday, March 5, the Association traveled to Burke County to meet with NCACC districts 13, 14, and 15. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Attending your district meeting helps keep your county well-connected and informed. Visit buff.ly/69Fcls8 to learn more.

This Wednesday, March 4 marked the start of NCACC’s 2026 district meetings. These meetings give county commissioners the opportunity to connect with neighboring counties and discuss key topics affecting their district. Visit buff.ly/P9Z1W2z to learn more.

Submit your county for the @civicfcu Excellence in Innovation Awards! Visit buff.ly/lyoqwA2 to submit an application. These awards honor innovative county programs that demonstrate cost savings, improved services, & impactful results for #NorthCarolina communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for session two of the Opioid Settlement Academy, a collaboration between the NCACC, the @UNC_IPRC, and the NCDHHS Division of Public Health’s Injury and Violence Prevention Branch. Learn more about the Academy: buff.ly/zwfqW4K

Local health departments provide essential services in all 100 #NCcounties, from ensuring safe drinking water to preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Hear from NCACC Executive Director Kevin Leonard as he explains how #PropertyTaxes and public health are connected.

Check out the latest edition of #CountyQuarterly! Inside: find how impacted communities marked one year since Hurricane Helene, learn about 2025 legislative victories, & much more. ➡️ Read our Winter 2025-2026 issue at ncacc.org/cq

In January we concluded our Navigating North Carolina K-12 School Funding webinar series. Thanks to our speakers and everyone who joined us. Participants gained practical insights into K-12 funding, school budgets, & planning ahead. Find upcoming events: ncacc.org/events

This Valentine’s Day, tell us what you love most about your county! #loveyourcounty #valentinesday

Congratulations to NCACC 1st Vice President and @AsheCoGov Commissioner Todd McNeill on his recent appointment to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery. ⬇️

Today, NCACC Executive Director Kevin Leonard takes a closer look at the role of county commissioners. #NCcounties #LocalGovernment

In January, NCACC’s 100 Strong Productions traveled across North Carolina for five screenings of “Rising Above Helene.” We deeply appreciate the opportunities to share this important story of hope and resilience. Learn more at risingabovehelene.com.

Public schools are funded by state, federal, and county governments. #NCcounties collectively pay $4.6 billion in operating expense for public education. Hear from NCACC Executive Director Kevin Leonard as he explains how #PropertyTaxes and public education are connected.

Thanks to the N.C. City and County Management Association for inviting us to speak at its 2026 Winter Seminar. NCACC’s Tracy Miles joined @uncsog’s Dylan Russell and @GuilfordCounty’s Leia G. Stiegman on the “How to Make Local Government Cool” panel, moderated by Jim Seymour.

⚠️ Expected snowfall may impact much of the state. #NCcounties are encouraged to stay in contact with local emergency management for updates. Visit ReadyNC.gov for weather safety information and resources. Thank you for helping keep our communities safe.

Always check the spelling of a website BEFORE clicking! Misspelled words or added symbols could indicate a hacker may be attempting to trick you into giving them access to your device. #DataPrivacyWeek