DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson to welcome President Biden to NACo conference

WASHINGTON, D.C.—DeKalb County Commissioner and National Association of Counties (NACo) President Larry Johnson will welcome President Joe Biden to the NACo Legislative Conferencetoday, today, Feb. 15. President Biden will address conference attendees during a general session beginning 1 p.m. EST. Commissioner Johnson’s introduction and President Biden’s address will be livestreamed here.

“It is an honor to welcome President Biden to our conference, especially as we work with the administration to invest federal resources in our communities,” Johnson said. “Our strong partnership with the federal government will help DeKalb County and counties across America thrive.”

The opportunity to welcome President Biden and share the unique perspective of DeKalb County and counties across the country at the NACo Legislative Conference is one of the highlights of my time at the head of an organization that strives to give counties like DeKalb a voice in Washington,” Johnson said. “Conversations between local and federal government officials is crucial to building stronger counties and a stronger America.

Nearly 1,500 elected and appointed county officials from across the country are in attendance in person and virtually at the NACo Legislative Conference to focus on pressing federal policy issues facing county governments. Attendees will hear from national experts, consider policy resolutions and meet with administration officials and members of Congress.

Watch Commissioner Johnson’s introduction and President Biden’s address at the NACo Legislative, beginning at 1 p.m. EST here

The National Association of Counties (NACo) 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. www.naco.org.

For more information, contact Commissioner Larry Johnson’s office at 404-371-2425 or visit www.commissionerlarryjohnson.com.