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CSA Weekly Update (09.11.2026)

Sep 11
3 min read

Updated: Sep 14

On the September 11th, 2026, edition of the CSA Weekly Update:


Remembering 9/11: 25 Years Later



Today, we honor the first responders, citizens, and their families who have been impacted by the most tragic attack on U.S. soil to date. We'll never forget those nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives 25 years ago. This is an important day to reflect not only on those we have lost, but on the strength of community following this devastating event.


County Managers and Administrators Meet in Phoenix: September CMA Meeting


Friday, September 11th, the Association held the last County Manager's meeting before the 22nd CSA Policy Summit!


We are grateful for all who were able to attend, both virtually and in-person, and share their thoughts on the 31 county-led proposals being contemplated by the Association's Board of Directors in October. While this may have been the last County Manager's meeting pre-summit, there will be additional briefings on key issues involving some of the counties proposals, in hopes that attendees arrive with a greater understanding of the context for them. Next week, the Association's Board of Directors will also meet and receive an initial briefing on these proposals.



General Effective Date: Bills from the 2026 Legislative Session Go into Effect on September 12th


Saturday, September 12th, is the general effective date for bills chaptered in the 2026 legislative session. Under the Arizona Constitution, non-emergency acts passed during a regular legislative session take effect 90 days after sine die. This year, the session adjourned sine die on June 13th, 2026 (We can't believe it's been that long, either!). Any piece of legislation passed that didn't stipulate its own start date will be taking effect this Saturday, September 12th.


If you're interested in reviewing an exhaustive list of the bills that are impacting counties, we've got you covered! Find our 2026 CSA Legislative Summary here.



Lifelong Learning: Upcoming NACo Webinars


NACo CLEARR Cohort Application Optional Information Call

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET


NACo is launching a year-long virtual opportunity for county law enforcement agencies to receive implementation support for a new recruitment or retention strategy and guidance on developing an evaluation framework to assess the impact. This call is an opportunity to learn more about the application process and ask any questions you may have.


To register, please click here.


2026 NACo Energy Symposium

September 23-25 | Armstrong, Carson and Potter Counties, Texas


Join county leaders from across the country in the Texas Panhandle for the 2026 NACo Energy Symposium, presented by the Rural Action Caucus in partnership with the NACo Rural Energy Academy. Held September 23–25, 2026, this event will offer county officials a unique opportunity to engage with the most pressing energy issues shaping America today.


Attendees will hear from experts, exchange ideas with peers and gain practical insights into the policies, projects and partnerships driving the future of energy development. From grid reliability and energy infrastructure to economic development, land use, innovation and community impacts, this symposium will equip county officials with the insights, partnerships and strategies needed to lead in a rapidly changing energy landscape.


Registration for the Energy Symposium is now closed. To join the waitlist for the symposium, please complete the form. If you have questions, please reach out to nacomeetings@naco.org.


To join the waitlist, click here.


More Choices, Stronger Counties: Introducing NACo Public Promise Insurance Supplemental Benefits

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET


Join NACo's Public Promise Insurance for an introductory webinar unveiling a new Supplemental Benefits offering, a flexible menu of elective benefits counties can now offer to strengthen their employment packages at no direct cost to the county.


The offering gives counties the ability to offer employees a broader range of voluntary coverage options, including:

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Short-Term Disability

  • Long-Term Care

  • Worksite (Critical Illness/Accident/Hospital/Cancer)

  • Pet


This webinar will introduce MetLife and Trustmark, the awarded partners for this new offering, who will walk through plan design, enrollment logistics, and how counties can get started. Whether you're looking to attract talent, boost retention, or simply round out what you can offer your workforce, this session will give you the tools to evaluate whether the Supplemental Benefits offering is right for your county.


Who should attend: County HR directors, benefits administrators, finance officers, and county executives interested in expanding employee benefit offerings.


What you'll learn:

  • An overview of the Supplemental Benefits offering structure and how it works

  • Details on each available line of coverage

  • How MetLife and Trustmark will support implementation and ongoing administration

  • Next steps for counties interested in participating


Speakers:

  • Chris Blanchette, National Director, Public Promise Insurance, National Association of Counties


To register, please click here.

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