TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop - County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Leah Doyle-Stevens - BOS Staff Assistant II
SUBJECT: Out-of-State Travel Request
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize out-of-state travel for District 2 Supervisor Liz Alessio, District 3 Supervisor Anne Cottrell and District 5 Supervisor Belia Ramos to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. from February 17-24, 2026. (Fiscal Impact: $12,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The National Association of Counties (NACo) holds an annual legislative conference. The conference will be held in Washington, D.C. February 20-24, 2026. NACo is the only national organization that advocates for counties before the federal government, working to make sure the county governments are well-represented and better understood as a key element in the governmental structure. Supervisors Alessio and Cottrell will attend meetings with congressional offices and federal representatives prior to the start of the conference. Because of this, the requested travel period is February 17-24, 2026.
Requested Action: Approve and authorize out-of-state travel for District 2 Supervisor Liz Alessio, District 3 Supervisor Anne Cottrell and District 5 Supervisor Belia Ramos to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. from February 17-24, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
1010000 Board of Supervisors
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
The three Supervisors will represent Napa County while attending the NACo Conference and meet with federal officials on issues impacting Napa County. The estimated cost of travel is $4,000 each.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
None
Consequences if not approved:
The County of Napa will not have ...
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