This podcast is brought to you by the New York State Association of Counties, a bipartisan municipal association serving all 62 counties in the state. Tune in for insightful interviews on county concerns. Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
Episodes
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
For our first episode of the new year, NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Joseph Rulison, CEO and Co-Founder of three + one, to give a financial outlook and predictions for county leaders as we head into 2022.
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
In this episode we discuss NYSAC’s recently published 2022 Legislative Program. This document outlines the association’s legislative and budget advocacy goals for the coming year, and is built from a series of reform proposals developed by our membership of county delegates.
Joining NYSAC’s Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce for the Conversation are Ryan Gregoire, NYSAC Legislative Director, and Dave Lucas, NYSAC Director of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
In this episode we’re joined by election commissioners from Schenectady and St. Lawrence Counties to discuss the 2021 elections and their observations as to what worked, what can be improved, and what resources are needed going into 2022.
Joining NYSAC’s Legislative Director Ryan Gregoire is Jennie Bacon from St. Lawrence County, as well as Amy Hild and Darlene Harris from Schenectady County.
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
In this episode we’ll talk about NYSAC’s recently published County Population Snapshot Report. This report provides an update on population data in New York State on a statewide and county-by county basis, and you can find it on our website at NYSAC.org/policyreports.
Joining NYSAC’s Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce for the conversation are NYSAC’s Director of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Dave Lucas, and NYSAC Legislative and Communications Intern Kaylyn Vasquez.
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
As we come to the last month of 2021, this conversation is a look back on this past year of advocacy efforts, leadership, and key initiatives led by the counties of New York State.
Joining us for the conversation are NYSAC’s President Martha Sauerbrey, Immediate Past-President Jack Marren, and Marc Molinaro, President of the NYS County Executives’ Association.
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
For this episode we are revisiting a conversation from earlier this year on how liquidity asset management can help maximize county revenues. NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Joseph Rulison of Three+One Advisors to discuss new technology, financial forecasting, and planning for the future.
For more information about the services three + one provides, and how you can identify the longevity and predictability of your cash liquidity, visit threeplusone.us
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
This episode features a conversation on transitioning to electric vehicle fleets and reducing carbon emissions at the county level. Joining NYSAC’s Communications Manager Tom Oldfather is Terry Carroll, Chief Sustainability Officer for Tompkins County. They discuss the county’s Green Fleet Capital Fund, green energy and infrastructure initiatives, and plans for the future as the county aims for net-zero emissions.
Terry recently wrote an article for The Climate Issue of NYSAC’s News Magazine on the topic of fleet electrification, which you can find on the NYSAC website at nysac.org/magazine.
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
This episode features a conversation with Livingston County Administrator Ian Coyle on the county’s series of town-hall style meetings called, “Conversations with the County.”
These events are intended as drop-in gatherings where residents and business owners can provide feedback on county programs and services to the County Administrator and Town Supervisors in an informal environment.
NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario and Deputy Director Mark LaVigne join Livingston County’s Administrator to discuss these meetings and his position in county government.
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Today’s episode is a special edition dedicated to veterans from New York State and across the country. We are proud to be joined by Herman Geist to discuss his experience returning to New York at the end of World War II with NYSAC’s Deputy Director Mark LaVigne.
We will also be joined by retired Brigadier General Mike Eastman, Executive Director of the ETS Sponsorship Program, which is designed to help active-duty service members successfully transition back to civilian life. You will also hear about Operation Green Light, a NYSAC initiative to shine a light on the service of veterans.
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
For this episode, we’re revisiting a conversation from earlier this year on the Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program. This program aims to help veterans facing the challenges of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) to transition and reintegrate back into civilian life.
Joining NYSAC’s Counsel Patrick Cummings for the conversation are Mark Cozzupoli, Director of Ulster County Veteran services, and Kevin Keaveny, Executive Director of the Hudson Valley Center for Veteran Reintegration.