Orange County Commissioner Renee Price has been named as chair of the Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee of the National Association of Counties.

The National Association of Counties or NACo is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States.

NACo works to advance issues with a unified voice before the federal government, improve the public’s understanding of county government, assist counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research and provide value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money.

The appointment was made last week by NACo’s newly-elected President Bryan Desloge during NACo’s 81st Annual Conference and Exposition in Long Beach, CA.

“I am honored that President Desloge would appoint me to this leadership position,” said Price.

Price has been active in NACo’s CEWD committee for several years, has served as a subcommittee chair since 2014, is vice-chair of the Arts and Culture Commission and a member of the Rural Action Caucus.

“Being engaged in NACo is a remarkable experience. I have gained so much by working alongside county commissioners and officials from across the US, as well as dedicated NACo staff members, on a year-round agenda to influence policy decisions at the national level,” Price said.

“This is an opportunity to promote policies and programs that will benefit the people of Orange County, NC, as well as people living throughout the nation.”

Price was elected to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners in 2012.

Price has a Master of Regional Planning from Cornell University, with concentrations in city development planning, and environmental planning and design.

She also studied at Colgate-Rochester Divinity School in the Master of Arts program and received her Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Tufts University majoring in urban affairs.

Related Stories
‹
Board of Orange County Commissioners Votes Against Private School
Board of Commissioners unanimously voted against the building of a private school and a request to change zoning off of Lawrence Road. 
Orange County: NACo Recap, Preview of Meetings
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 17. She discusses her experience at the National Association of Counties legislative conference this past weekend and what she hopes to bring back to Orange County. Plus: what residents can expect at the board's upcoming business meeting and joint school board meeting.
Orange County: Recapping the NACo Conference + BOCC Vacancy
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and shares her experience at the National Association of Counties conference the last few days. Price details some main topics local governments across the country are discussing. Plus: time is running out to apply for the vacancy on the Board of County Commissioners!
Blue Recycling Carts Heading To Rural OC Soon
“The commissioners did authorize the purchase of 7,000 carts for the rural area.”
BoCC Eyes Rural Recycling District Tax Plan
Orange County needs a new way to fund rural curbside recycling pick-up, but commissioners aren’t sure what's the most equitable way to pay for the program.
OC Commissioners To Discuss C.G. Community Center Design And County Fair
County Commissioners will consider design options for the Cedar Grove Community Center and hear an update on a plan to launch an Orange County Fair when the board meets Tuesday.
Orange County: Commissioner Jean Hamilton and NC State Representative Renee Price
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and North Carolina District 50 Representative Renee Price joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 30th, as part of a special presentation of The Forum on The Hill. They discussed the proposed constitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments, which will appear on the ballot in November. They discussed the mechanism of the proposed law the way it is currently written, and outlined the possible outcomes and implications if the amendment were to pass, and more.
Conversations We Need to Have - Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack
Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 29. He discussed the work his office has been working on, including increasing communication and accountability systems. He also discussed upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month activities, a partnership with Orange County Schools, and more.
Local Government Meetings: September 28-October 2, 2026
This week in local government: Tongde Wu officially takes her oath of office as the newest member of the CHCCS school board.
On Air Today: Orange County's Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist
Orange County's Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist is now open! You have until 5 p.m. Friday, October 2 to apply.
›