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May/June 2021-COVID-19 Relief Funding Update

The Governor’s May Revise included significant investments that many special districts will have access to for the benefit of their communities and strengthening of local infrastructure.

Unfortunately, the revised budget proposal did not include requested COVID-19 relief funding for all special districts. Between now and June 15, CSDA is rallying all special districts to support passage of critical relief funding within the Governor’s proposal, and to request the State Legislature improve upon the budget by addressing the unmet COVID-19 impacts of those special districts thus far left out.

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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

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