April: National County Government Month

National County Government Month is an annual celebration of county government, held each April. Missoula County serves its citizens in many meaningful ways. The following is an excerpt from the National Association of Counties (NaCO), explaining "Why Counties Matter."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Transportation and infrastructure are critical components that support the economies of our counties and improve the standard of living or all Americans. By providing efficient transportation and transit options such as buses, trains light rail and subway systems, counties are the driving forces connecting communities. Counties invest in building the schools where students learn, the hospitals that threat and provide care to the community and the jails that house and rehabilitate wrongdoers. From cleaning up storm debris and restoring safety to the community to cleaning the water we drink by maintaining reservoirs, purification plants and pumping stations, counties provide the basic services that are often taken for granted.

For more information about National County Government Month, visit the NaCo website.