This episode features a conversation between NYSAC Executive Director Stephen Acquario, and Dave Lucas, NYSAC’s Director of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs. They discuss investment in economic development, latest data on distribution of sales tax, and how county finance departments are navigating revenue challenges, delays, and unknowns. 

This episode features a conversation among NYSAC legislative staff members Ryan Gregoire, Dave Lucas, and Alex LaMonte.

They will review workshops that were held throughout NYSAC’s virtual fall seminar, and highlight the key experiences and advice provided by expert panelists and county leaders.

In the month of September, over 1,800 county officials through a series of almost twenty webinars. NYSAC also hosted a County Leaders conference call to bring together the chief elected and chief appointed officials in each county.

We would like to once again thank our featured sponsors PERMA, NYMIR, NYSTEC, three +one, and WSP. We are grateful to our sponsors for helping to make this event possible.

This episode features a conversation between NYSAC’s Legislative Director Ryan Gregoire and Cornell University Forest Entomologist Mark Whitmore.

They will discuss the impact of Hemlock Woolly Adelgids (HWAs) in forests of New York State, the important role and natural value that hemlock trees have, and how local leaders can support preservation efforts.

NYSAC Thanks our Fall Seminar Featured Sponsor WSP. 

This episode features a conversation between NYSAC’s Deputy Director Mark LaVigne, Allegany County Treasurer Terri Ross, and three + one’s Director of Public Partnerships William Cherry.

They will discuss sources of revenue for counties, what benefits counties are seeing by partnering with three + one, and the priorities of a county treasurer in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Terri Ross is also a former president of the NYS Treasurers Association, and Vice-Chair of NYSAC’s Standing Committee on Tax and Finance.

Bill Cherry is also a former treasurer for Schoharie County, a former NYSAC President, and a former president of the NYS Treasurers Association.

This episode features a conversation between NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario and Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa.

They will discuss the communitywide comprehensive strategy the county has implemented surrounding opioid prevention and use, recent and upcoming criminal justice reforms, and the role of a sheriff in enforcement of state social distancing orders.

This is the second episode in a two-part special featuring conversations about county budgeting and finance concerns. Dave Lucas, NYSAC’s Director of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs is joined by Steven Morgan, Onondaga County’s Chief Fiscal Officer. They discuss what challenges the county is facing right now in their budget as a result of the pandemic and an unfolding economic recession, and what they are anticipating for 2021 and beyond. They also detail the steps that Onondaga County is taking to address the current crisis. 

This episode is the first of a two-part special featuring conversations about county budgeting and finance concerns. Dave Lucas, NYSAC’s Director of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs is joined by Warren County Administrator Ryan Moore. They will discuss what challenges the county is facing right now in their budget as a result of the pandemic and an unfolding economic recession, and what they are anticipating for 2021 and beyond. They will also detail the steps that Warren County is taking to address the current crisis.

This episode features a conversation on mental health services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. NYSAC’s executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Katherine Coons, Commissioner of the Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health. They discussed reactions to isolation and social distancing measures, the funding challenges faced by county mental health services, and an increase in demand for these services.

This episode features a conversation on the national impact and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. NYSAC’s executive director Stephen Acquario is joined by the National Association of Counties executive director, Matt Chase. They will discuss the disparate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic and federal stimulus concerns, and an overview of county crisis response.

NYSAC’s Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce is joined by Martha Robertson, Chair of the Tompkins County Legislature, and Martha Sauerbry, Chairwoman of the Tioga County Legislature and President-Elect of NYSAC.

They discuss the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, reflect on the momentous anniversary, and have a candid conversation on the challenges and opportunities for women in local government.