National County Government Month (NCGM), held each April, is an annual celebration of county government. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has encouraged counties to actively promote county roles and responsibilities in serving residents. NCGM is an excellent opportunity to highlight effective or innovative county programs and raise public awareness of services provided to the community.
What Are Counties?
County government is one of the most important layers of government but also the least understood. We serve everyone in some capacity every single day from birth to death. Many county programs and services may not mean much to most people until they need them. That's why counties are often called the invisible layer of government.
Counties can be considered regional offices for the State of Minnesota because there are many services we're required to provide on the state's behalf.
We manage multi-million dollar budgets, levy taxes, and make important decisions about everything from public health and public safety, to transportation and managing waste.
Jackson County provides the essential services to create healthy, vibrant, and safe communities. We're here to serve you!
On April 1, 2025 the County Board of Commissioners passed a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as National County Government month in Jackson County!
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