Memorandum
Date: April 7, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer
Administrative Office
Subject: Approve Out of State Travel for District 2 Supervisor Bruno Sabatier and District 5 Supervisor Jessica Pyska to attend the annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference in New Orleans, LA from July 16-21, 2026
Executive Summary: The National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference brings together elected and appointed officials from the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs. The conference will include dozens of committee and caucus meetings, educational workshops, general sessions and more. Sessions will offer learning and best practices on the full range of county responsibilities and domestic policy issues. NACo membership will also elect new leadership and set the organization's policy priorities during the Annual Business Meeting.
Supervisors Sabatier and Pyska represent Lake County, serving on the Board of Directors and as Alternate, respectively. Both are very active within NACo, serving on committees and attending meetings throughout the year. They use the information and contacts gained from NACo to work with State and Federal representatives on behalf of Lake County, securing support for projects and assuring the needs of our residents are met.
Tentative conference schedule is as follows:
Thursday, July 16 (neither Supervisor plans to attend pre-conference events and will fly in on this day)
Pre-Conference Event: Technology Innovation Forum (TIF)
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Technology Innovation Forum gathers county leaders, technology officials and partners to explore how emerging technologies and innovative approaches are transforming county government. Through real-world case studies and peer discussions, participants gain practical insights on using technology, data and digital tools to strengthen operations, improve services and better serve residents. Separate paid registration is required for this event.
Pre-Conference Event: Changing the Course of the Opioid Crisis
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This half-day, pre-conference workshop will highlight best practices in administration of once-in-a-generation settlement dollars counties may use to make innovative investments in prevention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction to strengthen public health responses to the opioid crisis. Whether your county is developing its strategy or already deploying funds, this session will provide practical tools, ideas and connections to help ensure opioid settlement investments lead to healthier communities. This pre-conference event is open to all county attendees who plan to arrive early for the conference; registration is requested if you plan to join.
Pre-Conference Mobile Tours
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Identical to Monday mobile tours to allow more flexibility for those travelling in later or leaving earlier.
TIF Reception
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Separate registration required.
First-time Attendee Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Policy Coordinating Committee #1
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Policy Steering Committee Meetings
9:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Policy Coordinating Committee #2
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Opening General Session
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Opening Reception
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fitness Activity
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
NACo Standing Committee and Innovation Council Meetings
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
NACo Board Forum
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Educational Workshops
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Workshops to feature best practice and hot topic areas on subjects such as data centers, property tax trends, elections, leadership development and more.
All Conference Lunch with Exhibitors
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Caucus Meetings to Include LUCC/RAC/MCC
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Affiliate, Affinity, and State Association Meetings
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fitness Activity
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Worship Service
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
All Conference Coffee & Conversations with Exhibitors
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
NACo Board of Directors Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Educational Workshops
9:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Two rounds of 45-minute educational workshops will feature best practice and hot topic areas on subjects such as records & services, transportation & infrastructure, health & human services, first responders, leadership development and public lands.
Affiliate, Affinity and State Association Lunches
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
General Session
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Innovation & Advisory Council Meetings, Regional Topic Meetings
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Affiliate, Affinity and State Association Meetings
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
NACo Board of Directors Reception
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 20 (Supervisors may fly home late on this day)
NACo Annual Business Meeting
9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Regional Caucus Meetings
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Educational Workshops
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mobile Tours
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Identical to pre-conference mobile tours to allow more flexibility to those travelling in later or leaving earlier.
New NACo Board of Directors Meeting
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
All Conference Closing Reception
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Don't miss an unforgettable night of New Orleans-style fun and Louisiana food supplied by parish leaders from around the state.
Anticipated costs are estimated at no more than $3,500 each. To secure the best flight times and rates, we are asking for early approval to proceed with arrangements.
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Recommended Action: Approve Out of State Travel for District 2 Supervisor Bruno Sabatier and District 5 Supervisor Jessica Pyska to attend the annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference in New Orleans, LA from July 16-21, 2026