Association of Arkansas Counties
Government Relations ServicesArkansas, United States11-50 Employees
The Association of Arkansas Counties serves as the official voice of county government at the Arkansas state Capitol and acts as the primary spokesperson and liaison with state and federal agencies. It emphasizes a collaborative approach, advocating that elected officials work together to solve shared problems and provides a centralized source of cooperative support and information for counties and district officials. The organization aims to improve county governance in Arkansas through legislative representation, on-site assistance, research, training, publications, and conferences. Based in Little Rock, the association operates within the government relations field as a small-to-mid-sized entity serving counties and county officials across Arkansas. Recent reporting notes AAC engagement in opioid-reduction initiatives, including partnerships with health systems such as Saint Mary's Regional Health System as part of related programs pursued in collaboration with other state actors.