Alachua County Commissioner Ken Cornell was recently reappointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee.
“The realities of climate change require fresh ideas and approaches to these critical issues,” commented Cornell on the appointment. “I’m thankful for this opportunity, and I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting to work.”
In a letter to Cornell, NACo President James Gore wrote:
As president of NACo, it is my pleasure to confirm your reappointment as an Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee member and offer my congratulations!
National Committee membership is a serious responsibility that takes commitment, but it is also a rewarding experience. NACo’s strength is in our committees, and your active participation will add to that strength. The expertise and engagement of our steering committee members like you is a major reason why Congress and federal agencies often look to NACo for feedback on legislative policy decisions being made in Washington D.C. This reappointment to a NACo steering committee also presents a great opportunity to share information and learn from your county colleagues.
As a member of the Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee, it is important to stay informed of legislative and regulatory action relevant to your committee. Your NACo committee liaison is Charlotte Mitchell will send regular email correspondence to committee members, and you are responsible for reviewing the information supplied and responding accordingly.
As a member of a NACo steering committee, you are expected to participate in our monthly conference calls and attend both NACo’s Legislative Conference and Annual Conference. Monthly conference calls are a great way to stay up to date on developments from Capitol Hill and provide a platform to discuss county issues with your colleagues across the nation. Please note the following dates and locations for the upcoming conferences:
- NACo 2025 Legislative Conference, March 1 – 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
- NACo 2025 Annual Conference, July 11-14, 2025, in City and County of Philadelphia, Pa.
Again, congratulations on your reappointment to the Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee. This promises to be an exciting year, and I look forward to working closely with you to further the goals of our nation’s counties.
For more information, contact Alachua County Communications Director Mark Sexton at 352-264-6979 or msexton@alachuacounty.us.
