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Fairfield County wins two NACo awards for strategic plan and stop-loss healthcare pool
Summary
County officials said the National Association of Counties recognized Fairfield County for its 2025–2028 Strategic Plan and a stop-loss pool program that stabilizes employee healthcare costs; commissioners credited staff for collaboration and cost savings.
Deputy County Administrator Jeff Porter reported that the National Association of Counties (NACo) recognized Fairfield County with two 2026 Achievement Awards: one for the county's 2025–2028 Strategic Plan and another for the Stop Loss Pool Program designed to manage employee health-care costs. Commissioner Fix and Commissioner Levacy praised staff collaboration and credited the programs with producing cost savings and organizational benefits.
Officials described the Strategic Plan award as recognition of multi-year priority setting and noted the Stop Loss Pool Program's role in stabilizing healthcare expenses. Commissioner Davis highlighted "significant cost savings" produced by the stop-loss pool and staff thanked Bart Hampson, Staci Knisley, and Abby Watson for their contributions to the initiatives. The county said the awards place Fairfield County among counties nationwide implementing innovative government solutions.
