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Special District Grant Accessibility Act (H.R. 7525 & S. 4673)

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Special Districts Week

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Updated Surplus Land Act Guidelines

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Take Action Toolkit

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Removed from November 2024 Ballot

Initiative #1935 (filed as 21-0042A1): Limits Ability of Voters and State and Local Governments

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Signed by the Governor

Emergency Remote Meetings (AB 557)

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2024 Year-End Legislative Report

CSDA is honored to advocate for and represent all special districts in pursuit of providing members with the necessary resources to serve their communities best. We are proud to release our 2024 Year-End Legislative Report. In addition to major highlights and bill statistics, it includes a comprehensive priority bills report.

Accomplishments included:

Leading coalitions against employment bills which would have imposed expensive challenges
Opposing costly mandates
Protecting local control over local revenue
Securing amendments to protect infrastructure funding for growing communities
Promoting effective public works so agencies can plan and construct long-term infrastructure

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Grassroots Mobilization Survey

One voice at one district may be able to reach one legislator, but to be successful we must reach all 120 legislators. By answering this survey, you are helping CSDA strengthen advocacy efforts on behalf of all special districts:

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Sample Policy for Adopting Positions on State Legislation

To make sure your district is ready to respond to a CSDA Call to Action in the fast-moving legislative environment, make sure your district has adopted a Legislative Advocacy Policy, governing the process your agency must go through to register your support or opposition to an issue that significantly impacts special districts.

Sample Policy

CSDA: Take Action: Engaging With Your Community and Legislators

The Take Action Guide was developed as an overview of the many ways you can engage with the individuals and institutions that shape how your district operates and how it is perceived in your community.

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Key Messages: When Communicating with Legislators, Media, and the Public

As a member resource, CSDA has developed clear, considered, and consistent messages for members to use as desired when communicating on key issues facing special districts.

Key Messages