Issues

Together Rebuilding Urban and Rural Communities

“Martha Schrader brings unmatched depth of experience to NACo. She understands the day-to-day realities of county governance and the big-picture national challenges. Her leadership combines wisdom, practicality, and heart.” Ben West, Association of Oregon Counties Board Member

• We must re-position public housing assets, adjust land use, look more at cluster development

• Prosperous communities must be proactive, finding ways to maintain aging properties 

• In developing affordable housing let’s use more flexible, sustainable funding

“Martha understands the full spectrum of county needs—rural, suburban, and urban. She listens. She learns. She leads with a respect for every county, no matter its size. That inclusive approach is exactly what makes her the right choice for Second Vice President.” County Judge, Texas

Together Developing Economic Stability and Vitality

“Martha is the voice that reminds us we’re not left or right. We bond to move counties forward. She has a rare gift for building bridges, fostering trust, and helping solve problems together. NACo will be stronger with her as Second Vice President.” County Commissioner, Western Region

• Connecting businesses, building trust & engagement, identifying emerging markets

• Important to retain existing businesses, attract new medium & small supply chain businesses

• The arts, parks, cultural & historical organizations are essential to community vibrancy

“When NACo needs someone who can cut through the noise and get results, we turn to Martha. She is steady, strategic, and solutions driven. Electing her Second Vice President ensures counties have a leader who gets things done.” Derrick DeGroot, 2nd VP Western Interstate Region

Together Strengthening Counties Workforce and Childcare

“Few leaders have invested as deeply in NACo as Martha Schrader. From Rural Action Caucus to Economic Mobility, from Women of NACo to national leadership institutes, she shows up, she works, she delivers. Her impact is felt across the whole association.” County Commissioner, Southern Region

• Working with private & public partners to identify workforce shortages, needs & solutions

• Engaging with educators and area Community Colleges to expand curriculum, train for needs

• Determining with the workforce & education partners the gaps in childcare needs &facilities

“Martha has been a national voice for economic mobility, workforce development, and practical innovation. She understands how policies land at the local level. She champions what actually works for families. She belongs in NACo’s top leadership.” Kathryn Starkey, Pasco County, FL Commission Chair