Celebrating National County Government Month – April 2025

April is National County Government Month! It provides an excellent opportunity to step back and recognize all our counties do for us and how it benefits our daily lives.

This article will discuss 1) the essential services counties provide, 2) fun ways to celebrate National County Government Month, and 3) success stories of counties using iWorQ’s software solutions to serve their communities better.

Countries across the nation invest in our health by managing over 1,900 public health departments and employing 533,000 healthcare workers. Another critical way counties keep their communities healthy is by ensuring their water is clean. Counties regulate how agencies conserve water and prevent it from becoming polluted.

 

County governments make all our transportation possible, from taking public transit to work to driving or flying long distances to visit family. They manage the utilities like gas and electricity that power our vehicles and the roads and bridges that connect us.

 

The county government funds and oversees police departments, jails, and court systems. It upholds and maintains the laws that keep us safe. Counties also coordinate emergency preparedness to ensure communities are ready to respond to disasters.

 

Education is a key to development and success in life. Counties fund our public schools, operate libraries, and support workforce development programs for our continued learning.

 

Counties manage zoning, land use planning, and permitting. They also build and maintain beautiful parks, recreational facilities, and other spaces where people can have fun and improve the quality of their lives.

 

Counties also manage our elections to ensure citizens can vote safely, securely, and accessibly. They oversee voter registration, distributing ballots, and assigning polling locations.

 

iCivics Education created a game that allows you to learn more about how county governments operate by putting yourself in the shoes of an elected county official! This game is an entertaining way for kids to celebrate NCGM.

Play the game here: Play Counties Work | County Government Game | iCivics

 

Another great way to celebrate National County Government Month is to learn more about your county. Visit your county’s website and explore upcoming events and the unique history that makes your county special. Consider sharing what you find in a social media post and using the hashtag #NCGM.

NACo provides another resource on their website. Their tool allows you to explore counties, boroughs, and parishes nationwide with brief information and statistics that provide insight into your county.

Explore your county here: https://ce.naco.org/

 

Next time you visit your favorite local park or take public transportation, take a picture and post it on social media. Tag your county, use the #NCGM hashtag, and say thank you!

 

Counties are embracing technology to improve how they serve residents. At iWorQ, we’re proud to support that mission.

 

Read how they transformed fleet management with iWorQ, gaining more control, safety, and efficiency over their school transportation services.

https://iworq.com/school-bus-fleet-management-client-spotlight-fayette-county-public-schools/

 

Read the full story of how Mercer County digitized its permit process, making it faster and easier for residents and staff.

https://iworq.com/mercer-county-ky-chief-building-official-transforms-permit-management/

 

This April, take a minute to recognize all that county governments do for us. Whether it is safe roads, clean water, or quality education, counties are working behind the scenes every day to build stronger, healthier communities.