Memorandum
Date: April 14, 2026
To: The Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer
Subject: Approve travel exceeding 1,500 miles to Washington D.C. and any associated costs for Supervisor Jessica Pyska to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) Disaster Task Force Fly-In Meeting April 28 - 30, 2026
Executive Summary:
Staff is requesting the Board’s approval for Supervisor Jessica Pyska to attend the NACo Disaster Task Force Fly-In and Meeting April 28 - 30, 2026.
Lake County is a member of the National Association of Counties (NACo), an organization that represents the interests of America’s counties, serving as a powerful voice in federal policymaking and a vital part of our nation’s intergovernmental system. With a membership of thousands of county elected and professional officials, NACo brings together leaders from across the country to shape national policies, share best practices and strengthen counties for a stronger America.
This meeting affords the opportunity to have an in-person meeting to discuss advocacy, engage with lawmakers on Capitol Hill around the FEMA Act, and discuss the highly anticipated recommendations from the FEMA Review Council, which are expected in the coming weeks.
Total estimated cost is $2,250.00. NACo will reimburse for airfare, Washington D.C. housing, travel to and from the airport, and meals for the scheduled meeting (est. $1,635.00). Total cost to County is estimated to be $615.00.
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Recommended Action: Approve travel exceeding 1,500 miles to Washington D.C. and any associated costs for Supervisor Jessica Pyska to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) Disaster Task Force Fly-In Meeting April 28 - 30, 2026