Memorandum
Date: October 21, 2025
To: The Honorable Eddie Crandell, Chair, 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 Fly-In and Meeting October 27-30, 2025.
Executive Summary:
Staff is requesting the Board’s approval for Supervisor Jessica Pyska to attend the NACo Disaster Fly-In and Meeting October 27-30, 2025.
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.
NACo’s mission is a commitment to advancing county priorities, promoting innovative policies, nurturing leadership skills and building networks of knowledge and collaboration. Through their committees, caucuses and task forces, NACo empowers counties to optimize resources, improve services, and enhance public understanding of county government.
This meeting and advocacy event is focused on the FEMA Act. In addition to meeting with members, the morning and afternoon will be spent at Capitol Hill to discuss this important legislation.
It should be noted that NACo will reimburse for airfare, Washington D.C. housing, travel to and from the airport, and meals for the scheduled Disaster Fly-In and Meeting.
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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 NACo Disaster Fly-In and Meeting October 27-30, 2025.