Humboldt County First District Supervisor Rex Bohn has been reappointed by National Association of Counties (NACo) President J.D. Clark to serve as Vice-Chair of NACo’s Rural Action Caucus for a one-year term.
NACo's Rural Action Caucus is the voice for rural counties before Congress and the White House. Since 1997, the Rural Action Caucus has represented the nearly 70 percent of rural counties in the U.S., addressing critical federal, state and local issues impacting these unique communities.
“Most counties in the U.S. are rural, and it’s crucial for us to be part of the conversation at the national level,” said First District Supervisor Rex Bohn. “It’s important for Humboldt County to have a seat at the table, not just to share our unique perspective, but also to learn from other rural counties and help bring federal resources back to our region. I’m so grateful for the opportunity and excited to continue to serve the people of Humboldt County in this role for another year.”
Nearly two-thirds of the nation's 3,069 counties are designated as rural. County elected officials from these rural areas are dedicated to solving many critical issues impacting rural life including infrastructure development, broadband deployment, development of new rural clinics and hospitals, road and bridge construction and maintenance, business development opportunities and many more. Each rural county faces unique challenges, but all share a common goal to build healthy, vibrant and prosperous communities. NACo’s Rural Action Caucus provides county leaders with a strong platform to elevate the voices of rural America in Washington, D.C. and beyond.
For more information about NACo’s Rural Action Caucus, please visit NACo’s Rural Action Caucus web page.