[Durham INC] Commissioner Burns Appointed to Key NACo Committees

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For Immediate Release                                               Date: 08/16/2022
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Commissioner Burns Appointed to Key NACo Committees



Durham, N.C. - The National Association of County Officials (NACo) incoming President Denise Winfrey appointed Durham County Commissioner Nimasheena Burns to two key committees recently during the organization's annual conference as county leaders gathered in Adams County, Colorado.



Commissioner Burns was selected to serve as Vice Chair of the Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee (Juvenile Subcommittee) Subcommittee, and as Vice Chair of the Resilient Counties Advisory Board.



President Winfrey noted that she chose Commissioner Burns because of her "desire to build a build a talented and committed leadership team for NACo".  President Winfrey added, "My presidential theme will highlight your service and the important work of your committees in the following realms: Resiliency efforts, promoting Inclusion, establishing Solvency through economic mobility opportunities, and Empowering County leaders and residents to RISE! by providing educational resources and tools for informed decision-making."



"I am beyond honored to step into leadership roles on both these committees," Commissioner Burns said. "To have my past and present works not only be noticed, but embraced on a national level, only further solidifies that my efforts in public service can aid in improving policies around the country."



Burns, who was elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2020, continued, "I look forward to supporting President Winfrey's RISE initiative. She is a true leader who understands innovation, women's equity, infrastructural resiliency, economic development and most of all investing in a future that includes the work of the next generation."



During their annual meetings, NACo members share proven strategies and best practices to help improve the efficiency of county government. Elected leaders and committee members work collaboratively to help review and improve federal policy and legislation on a wide range of key issues that affect communities across the nation.



The National Association of Counties (NACo)<https://www.naco.org/> strengthens America's counties, including nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to advocate for county government priorities in federal policymaking; promote exemplary county policies and practices; nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks; optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings; and enrich the public's understanding of county government.



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