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The California Special Districts Association (CSDA) is pleased to offer this Guide as a resource for special district board members, staff, and the general public regarding the various laws that are broadly applicable to independent special districts in California. For over 50 years, CSDA has strived to promote the good governance of special districts as well as the improved delivery of essential local services to millions of Californians. This Reference Guide was created to complement that mission.
Special districts are local governments created by the people of a community to deliver specialized services essential to their health, safety, economy and well-being. A community forms a special district, which are political subdivisions authorized through a state’s statutes, to provide specialized services the local city or county do not provide.
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California's special districts are breaking new ground taking on statewide challenges, like mental health, at the local level. This video features local service specialists highlighting innovative initiatives, including San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District's Firefighters First Response and Hayward Area Recreation and Park District's Recreation Rx.
60-Minute recorded live virtual tour highlighting special district local agencies impacting mental health in our communities. Local service specialists provide practical insights from their experience leading the way. Learn how California’s special districts are breaking new ground tackling statewide challenges at the local level through innovative solutions.
Improving Mental Health (Hayward Area Recreation and Park District )
Included below is a link to the Virtual Tour Packet that provides background on special districts and the tour hosts.
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Watch for information on future CSDA tours!
Please email advocacy@csda.net if you have any questions.