Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg K. Weiss has taken on several new leadership roles within the National Association of Counties (NACo), signaling his continued commitment to bettering the management and operation of counties across the nation. According to an announcement from the Palm Beach County newsroom, NACo President JD Clark has appointed Weiss in positions set to influence telecommunications and technology for counties across America.
In his new roles within NACo, Weiss will serve as Vice Chair of the Telecommunications and Technology Steering Committee, Chair of the Information Technology Standing Committee, and also join the Large Urban County Caucus and the Membership Standing Committee. On top of these roles, appointed he was to Vice Chair of the Resilient Counties Innovation Council, which was designed to bolster the defenses and adaptive capacities of member counties in the face of new challenges. Emphasizing his dedication to NACo's mission, Commissioner Weiss expressed in a statement his honor in serving "in these leadership capacities within NACo," as reported by the Palm Beach County.
Weiss's positions are expected to be instrumental in developing policies and initiatives to benefit how counties across the U.S. handle technological advancements and communications infrastructure. "Counties are on the front lines of delivering vital services, and through collaboration and technology, we can build more durable, connected, and thriving communities," Weiss stated, underscoring the importance of these committees to enable innovation and strengthen communal connections, as per the Palm Beach County.
His involvement serves as a testament to the active participation needed to address and anticipate issues of concern to counties nationwide. Weiss will tap into his breadth of experience to work alongside colleagues from across the country to harness this innovation and, in his words, "ensure that our counties remain a strong, united voice for the people we serve," according to Palm Beach County.
