April 2024 IAC Meetings Update: Key Discussions and Future Plans for Idaho Counties

In April 2024, the Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) organized district meetings in various regions to discuss collaboration, legislative updates, and networking. On April 10th, District 3 met in Adams County. Sara Westbrook and Kelli Brassfield from IAC, along with county officials including Shelly Tilton and Joe Iveson, led discussions on regional and statewide issues. The meeting ended with Trent Tripple presenting on Idaho's election system.

Two days later, on April 12th, IAC District 1 convened in Coeur d’Alene. The meeting, attended by IAC Executive Director Seth Grigg, focused on reviewing the legislative activities of the 2024 session. District 1 Chairman Benjamin Allen highlighted the importance of including elected office reports in meetings to better understand county challenges. The next District 1 meeting is set for July 12th, focusing on budget voting and by-law reviews.

On April 18th, District 5 met in Bonneville County. Discussions included a review of the recent legislative session and a workshop on emotional intelligence. Attendees also toured Spudnik Equipment, a company influential in the potato industry, and had lunch with local legislators who discussed legislative changes and achievements.

Senators Jim Guthrie and Julie VanOrden, along with Representatives Dustin Manwaring, Rick Cheatum, and Dan Garner attended the District 5 meeting. They discussed the state budgeting process and legislative priorities. Updates were also provided by Josh Sorensen on Congressman Mike Simpson’s role in the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and by Sally Symons on Senator Mike Crapo’s agricultural funding efforts.

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