Drug discount card saves local residents more than $1 million

This story speaks for itself. Great job Somerset County, Pa.

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Salud Carbajal Appointed to Lead National Committee

The Santa Barbara Independent reports on President Eliason's appointment of Santa Barbara County Supervisor Salud Carbajal as chair of NACo's Environment, Energy, and Land Use Steering Committee.

Chairman Bell named to transportation panel

Readers need to dig deep into the column, but the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that Clayton County Commission Chairman Eldrin Bell has been named to "a national transportation board where he will help shape federal transportation policies affecting local governments."

That would be NACo's Tranportation Steering Committee. President Eliason appointed Bell to one of five vice-chairperson positions.

NACo Appoints Members to Green Government Advisory Board

The "News Watch" feature of e.Republic's Digital Communities website reported on President Eliason's recent appointments to NACo's Green Government Advisory Board.

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Cape May County Wins National Association of Counties' 2011 NCGM Award

Great job Cape May County, N.J. for winning NACo's National County Government Month Award for most effectively raising county government awareness.

A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church

Fairfax County, Va. Supervisor Penny Gross, who is vice chair of NACo's Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee, does a nice job communicating to her constituents the value of participating in the NACo Annual Conference.

Johnson County, Kan. racks up several awards

Congratulations to Johnson County, Kan. for winning several NACo awards for outstanding governance as reported in the KCCommunityNews.com.