County Conversations

2023 Executive Budget Proposal Highlights with NYSAC’s Legislative Team

Following the release of Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2023 Executive Budget Proposal, the NYSAC Legislative Team began analyzing the legislation and searching for new appropriations and programs as well as any new regulations or mandates.

In this episode, our team breaks down the top takeaways for county leaders from the budget proposal. Joining NYSAC’s Legislative Director Ryan Gregoire for the conversation are Patrick Cummings, NYSAC Counsel, and Dave Lucas, Director of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs.

For all NYSAC analysis and reports, make sure to visit our website at nysac.org/nysbudget  

County Probation Departments: Challenges and Priorities for 2022

This episode features a conversation on the ever-changing roles and responsibilities of county probation departments, how recent changes to New York State’s criminal justice system have brought new responsibilities and challenges, and what county probation administrators will be advocating for in the upcoming legislative session.

Joining NYSAC’s Legislative Director Ryan Gregoire is Luci Welch, Orleans County Probation Director and President of the NYS Council of Probation Administrators, along with Bob Iusi, Warren County Probation Director, and Chair of the Legislative Committee for COPA.

Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

This episode features a conversation on ways to foster a diversity in the county workforce and the role of the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer in working with stakeholders from across the organization to create an inclusive workplace environment.

Joining NYSAC’s Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce is Deanna Carrithers, Chief Equity and Diversity Officer with Tompkins County.

2022 Economic Forecast with Three + One

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.

County Priorities in the 2022 Legislative Session

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.

Pandemic Democracy: Local Election Commissioners Discuss 2021 Election and Beyond

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.

County Population Snapshot: Breaking Down the 2021 Census

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.

2021 in Review

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.

Maximizing Your Liquidity Asset Management

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

‘Charging’ Ahead on an Electric Vehicle Fleet

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.