Special districts provide essential services to millions of Californians every day, and it’s time for us to tell our story. The Capitol, the media, and most importantly, the community you serve should understand the difference your special district makes. Join us this month as we take action together!
Do you know who represents your special district in the California State Legislature and U.S. Congress?
California State Assembly Directory
California State Senate Directory
U.S. House of Representatives Directory
While many special district leaders have developed a relationship with at least one of their legislators, nobody has a relationship with all 120 legislators. Since it takes 41 votes in the Assembly and 21 votes in the Senate to pass a bill, special districts need to work together. That’s what CSDA’s Grassroots Mobilization Program is for.
By identifying your legislative relationships through a 30-second Grassroots Mobilization Survey at csda.net/take-action, you can help make Districts Stronger Together.
When a priority bill is up for an important vote in a legislative committee, CSDA looks up members who have self-identified a relationship with the legislators on that committee. Our field coordinators personally reach out to these members to make them aware of the issue and invite the member to contact their legislator to encourage their support of special districts when the bill comes up for vote.
Those who sign up are not contacted often, rarely more than once or twice per year if that. And, it’s always up to the member to decide if they feel comfortable contacting their legislator on that particular issue. But, by signing up, members will receive the information and the opportunity to make a difference.
Please take a minute to fill out the survey and, as always, don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance.
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