WASHINGTON – On behalf of the nation’s counties, cities, towns and villages, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National League of Cities (NLC) today issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly:
“Local government leaders are deeply saddened by the passing of Representative Connolly. As a former county commissioner and co-chair of the bipartisan Former Local Elected Officials Caucus, Rep. Connolly was an advocate for civil discourse in public life and a tireless champion of local governments and our communities. We are grateful for his decades of public service. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.”
Prior to his election to Congress in 2008, Rep. Connolly served on the Fairfax County, Va. Board of Supervisors for nearly 15 years, including two terms as chairman. During that time, he was an active member of the Virginia Association of Counties, serving on the board of directors and as president of the association. During his time in Congress, he advocated for the Restore the Partnership Act, legislation to reform the U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to facilitate cooperation and accountability among federal, state, tribal and local governments.
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The National Association of Counties (NACo) strengthens America’s counties, including nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to advocate for county government priorities in federal policymaking; promote exemplary county policies and practices; nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks; optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings; and enrich the public’s understanding of county government. www.naco.org
The National League of Cities (NLC) is the voice of America’s cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people. NLC works to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy and drive innovative solutions. Stay connected with NLC on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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