Five Alachua County leaders have been appointed to leadership and advisory roles with the National Association of Counties, bringing local expertise to national discussions on human services, transportation, public safety, agriculture and other issues affecting counties across the country. Florida’s 67 counties received 24 NACo leadership appointments, including seven involving Alachua County officials and leaders, according to an Alachua County press release sent on Monday. The Alachua County appointments include:Become A Member Mainstreet does not have a paywall, but pavement-pounding journalism is not free. “Our participation gives Alachua County an opportunity to contribute to national conversations, share the work being done in our community and learn from other county leaders.” For more information, contact Alachua County Communications Director Mark Sexton at 352-283-2317 or msexton@alachuacounty.gov.