Durham County Commissioner Wendy Jacobs has been appointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee. The appointment was made on September 2nd by NACo President Bryan Desloge. According to Desloge, “Committee membership at the national level is a serious commitment and responsibility, but it is also a rewarding experience.” As a member of a NACo steering committee, Commissioner Jacobs is expected to stay informed on legislative and regulatory action relevant to the committee, participate in monthly conference calls and attend both NACo's Legislative Conference and Annual Conference.  

Additionally, NACo steering committee members play a critical role in advancing legislative and policy priorities important to the nation’s counties. NACo’s Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee has jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to housing, community and economic development and workforce development programs. The committee also works to refine the role of federal, state and county governments in enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities and to create housing options for different populations.

For more information, please visit the main website for the National Association of Counties which can be found at: http://www.naco.org.