COLUMBUS —  Lawrence County Commissioner DeAnna Holliday has been selected to serve on the County Commissioners Association of Ohio’s 2020 CCAO board of directors.

“CCAO has worked to renew the state-county partnership to improve the quality of life for Ohio’s residents, and I’m honored to join the board of directors to continue strengthening that relationship for the benefit of our citizens,” Holliday said. “Through CCAO, we are 88 counties working together as one voice to advocate for efficient and effective county government and to exchange best practices that benefit taxpayers.”

Holliday, who was elected as commissioner in 2016, travels to Columbus to participate in the meetings and CCAO events.

“I am glad to allocate the time, energies and resources to do this, this opportunity has put Lawrence County in front of numerous county and state officials and the governor as well,” said Holliday. “I am proud of the work that CCAO does to help counties and as proud that Lawrence County has a seat at the table.” Holliday served two previous terms with the CCAO in 2018-2019 consecutively. “I’ve developed many important relationships for Lawrence County while serving on this board,” she added.

Holliday said some of the work the board has tackled includes the state indigent relief fund, jail assessment funding and simply identifying other funding opportunities that otherwise might be missed.

“Commissioner DeAnna Holliday is a strong advocate for counties, and I am grateful she will offer her expertise with the CCAO board,” said CCAO executive director Suzanne Dulaney.”

The County Commissioners Association of Ohio advances effective county government for Ohio through legislative advocacy, education and training, technical assistance and research, quality enterprise service programs, and greater citizen awareness and understanding of county government.