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Escambia (Ala.) Comm. Larry White Attends Washington Think-Tank Event
March 3, 2010
Escambia County (Ala.) Commissioner Larry White joined county leaders from throughout the nation in a Washington D.C. think-tank designed to enhance the influence of county governments on the federal level.
As president of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, White represented Alabama at the event, which included sessions with several federal departments and a briefing on local government issues at the White House. Sponsored by the National Association of Counties, the session attracted state association presidents from throughout the country to focus on problems that cross state lines.
“This was a wonderful opportunity for me to meet with other county government association presidents to learn from their experiences. The problems we are facing in Alabama – funding for local programs, road and bridge construction, jail overcrowding, unfunded mandates – are typical across the country,” White explained. “Our time together was very productive and we’ve made contacts that will be very valuable to our state and to Escambia County.”
“Commissioner White represented Alabama very well, including during one-on-one sessions with staff and legislative directors for members of our state Congressional delegation,” said ACCA President Sonny Brasfield. “Alabama plays a major role in NACo activities and we look forward to continuing our leadership position during Commissioner White’s tenure as state president.”
The Association of County Commissions of Alabama is a statewide organization representing county government in Alabama. ACCA promotes improved county government services in Alabama, offers educational programs for county officials and their staff members, administers insurance programs for county governments and employees, offers legal advice and represents the interest of county government before state and federal organizations and agencies. The activities of the association are governed by a board of directors composed of three officers, past presidents and representatives elected from 12 Alabama districts.
Pictured: Association County Commissioners of Georgia President Jan Tankersley and Association of County Commissions of Alabama President Larry White during a discussion group in Washington, D.C. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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5 Responses to “Escambia (Ala.) Comm. Larry White Attends Washington Think-Tank Event”
Hmmm, “think tank” and “Washington” used in the same sentence? Does that sound like an oxymoron or what LOL!!
Are you folks kidding? Don’t you understand how important it is for a commissioner in Escambia County, Alabama to be the spokesman for county government in Alabama?
The condition of roads in our county has nothing to do with going to Washington to push for issues that will promote economic development, safe drinking water, access to health care and better jobs.
You are right, let’s all just sit right here and not try to make our county better. That’s a great idea!!
What a “Boon-Doogle”. I smell big waste of money and fat happy all expense paid trip for nothing.
Hey Larry, you wanna do something- pave some of these crappy roads- heck just re-stripe them. Give the Deputies a pay raise, give the County Employees a pay raise, and buy some decent equipment for the fire departments that protect our homes. If you spent more time trying to bring new industry to this county instead of listening to yourself on the radio, we might have the money to do all these things. I agree- stay in Washington with the rest of the do nothing politicians.
come back home larry, they don’t need you…..
oooops come to think of it, we don’t either…..LOL
Larry is smart man. Washington was better place while he was up there. Too bad he could not have gotten face time with the Pres and fixed some of his problems. Larry could straighten this mess out and sell em a good insurance policy at the same time.