We would like to acknowledge and congratulate the January NACo Leadership Academy graduates from Colorado. They join over 10,000 graduates and current participants from across the country benefitting from the 12-week online program enabling existing and emerging county leaders to achieve their highest potential.

Allana Skidmore, Executive Assistant, Mineral County
Andrew O’Neil, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Supervisor, Grand County (CLA)
Ashley Springer, Communications Specialist/PIO, Archuleta County
Carmen Murray, Fair Manager, Yuma County
Clint Leggett, Emergency Manager, Mineral County
Daniel Matyniak, Building & Grounds Manager, Archuleta County
Gabriel Cersonsky, IT Director, Archuleta County (CLA)
Grace Franklin, Public Health Director, San Miguel County
Josh King, Cybersecurity Specialist, Fremont County
Katherine Burczek, Neighborhood Services Administrator, Adams County
Natalie Miltenberger, Registered Dietitian/WIC High Risk Counselor, Kit Carson County
Ramona Rummel, Finance Director, San Miguel County
Susan Powell-Chehadi, Chief Deputy Assessor, Boulder County
Thomas Johnson, CISO, Grand County (CLA)
Note: CLA = Cybersecurity Leadership Academy graduate

In partnership with the Colorado Energy Office, the SolSmart team is excited to offer two free webinars that can help Colorado local governments earn SolSmart designation. Our experts will discuss solar planning and zoning on May 16, and permitting and inspection on June 6.

The May 16 webinar, Solar PV Planning and Zoning Best Practices, provides a foundation that can help facilitate the growth of solar energy, while balancing other development priorities in a community. Designed for planning and zoning staff, this webinar is eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits. Register here.

The June 6 webinar, Solar PV Permitting and Inspection Best Practices, will provide communities with strategies for streamlining permitting processes while simultaneously improving solar inspections and ensuring safety. This webinar is designed for building officials, fire inspectors and other permitting staff. Register here.