Proud to be representing #HarrisCountyTX along with my friend and partner on Court, Lesley Briones in #WashingtonDC during the NACo Legislative Conference! We’re waiting to hear from President Donald J. Trump along with other attendees! 🇺🇸😊

Kicking off our Hill Visits. First stop are our New Mexico and Arizona members meeting with staff from Martin Heinrich office. NACo #NACoLeg

Shoutout to our incredible NAHCO members for engaging with members of Congress to champion our policy goals: equitable healthcare, mental/behavioral health, immigration reform, and environmental justice. Grateful for your advocacy! #NAHCO #PolicyPriorities

A huge shoutout to our President Sarah Benatar for winning a Controller of the Year Award in the “Government” category! The award recognizes leaders across the county in a variety of categories. Congratulations, Sarah! controllerscouncil.org/2023-controlle… #CountyLatinos

Meet the Officers: One of NAHCO's fearless leaders is Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar! Sarah Benatar has been President of NAHCO since 2017 and continues to dedicate herself to her community!

NAHCO Statement on Issues Impacting Children: “NAHCO will consistently highlight the issues and concerns of the healthcare system in the US…[and] advocate to expand access to affordable healthcare.”

Meet the Officers: The Vice President of NAHCO is Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia! Read below to find out more about his time in NAHCO! Adrian Garcia

This is unacceptable, full stop. Senator Alex Padilla attended an open press conference to engage in debate, to represent his state, to do his job. We demand a full investigation and consequences for every official involved in this assault against a sitting US senator.

NAHCO Statement on HR 1- The One Big Beautiful Bill: " NAHCO opposes the One Big Beautiful Bill Act because it will remove vital programs...weaken the justice system...and ultimately make the middle and working class poorer."

Meet the Officers: Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya serves as Treasurer for NAHCO! Commissioner Anaya is the first Latina to serve on the Cook County Board of Commissioners in over 25 years and joined NAHCO to continue her advocacy for her community.

NAHCO Statement on the Forcible Removal of Senator Alex Padilla from DHs Press Conference: "NAHCO stands with Senator Padilla in solidarity"

NAHCO Statement on Passed Resolutions at the 2025 Annual NACo Conference: "The work is not done."

National Association of Hispanic County Officials are doing the important work to advocate for the fair treatment and dignity of all people. County officials must protect the rights of all residents and be a strong voice to the federal government.

The NACo Conference was a success for NAHCO! Here are some pictures to highlight our time together!

Treasurer Benatar was appointed to be Vice Chair of the Finance, Pensions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Steering Committee for the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACo represents counties across the U.S. and provides counties a platform to advocate for policy changes.

Congratulations to Harris County, Texas, for winning this year's best-in-category Achievement Award for County Resiliency in Infrastructure, Energy, and Sustainability. The award recognizes the county's success in expanding habitat protection and enhancing biodiversity. Explore

NAHCO Statement on Supreme Court Case Noem vs Perdomo: "NAHCO will continue to advocate for the safety, equality, and wellbeing of all Latinos."

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from the National Association of Hispanic County Officials! NAHCO is proud to be an organization that represents the Latino and Hispanic communities across America through our local municipalities.

NAHCO Statement on the environmental disparities that the Hispanic and Latino communities face, and how local leaders such as our VP Commissioner Adrian Garcia takes action!

NAHCO Statement on the Delay of the Swearing in of Congresswoman-Elect Adelita Grijalva: "NAHCO encourages the swift swearing in of Congresswoman-Elect Adelita Grijalva".