HomeMy WebLinkAbout951015.tiffNI A o C National Association of Counties
%y 1, 1995
The Honorable Dale Hall
Board Of Commissioners Chairman
Weld County
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632-0758
Dear Mr. Hall:
The National Association of Counties (NACo) scored some major legislative
victories last year and early this year, especially with the adoption of the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 and I want to thank you and Weld County for your
support and involvement. Your support is essential for continuing our work
representing America's counties.
In order to continue with our successful representation of county governments, the NACo
Board of Directors voted in December 1994 to increase NACo dues beginning January 1,
1996. This dues rate adjustment is the first in 13 years and is needed to ensure that
NACo remains a fiscally sound organization which receives a proportionate share of its
revenues from dues income to fund member services, and relies on program or external
income only to compliment and enhance those services. Currently, NACo receives 20
percent of its income from dues -17 percent less than the association industry average.
As you prepare your budget for 1996, please note that Weld County's 1996 dues are
$2,259.00, an increase of $188. I have enclosed materials that will assist you as you
discuss the benefits of NACo membership with your colleagues.
I can assure you that the increase will go toward future successes like mandate relief.
This year, we are focusing on other key issues, among them are welfare reform,
infrastructure development, rural development, and waste flow control and ensuring the
appropriation of an increase for the Payments In Lieu of Taxes program. In addition to
our legislative efforts, we also are expanding our membership services. Programs to
assist counties on financial and investment matters and information technology, and to
provide the ability to communicate with each other through computer systems are part of
NACo's growing list of member benefits. It is our goal to provide the information,
programs, and skills to help you serve your citizens better.
Again, thank you for your support. Please call me (202/942-4201) or Membership
Marketing Director Cynthia Featherson (202/942-4221) if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
440 First Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2080
202/3.g3.5226
93-2630
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Larry E. Naake
Executive Director 9510 15
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