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On January 8, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address and the following day his Director of Finance presented the Governor’s proposed 2026-27 State Budget. While Governor Newsom’s administration framed it as a “workload” budget, the non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) commented that California’s multi-year budget deficits are “alarming.” Meanwhile, CSDA was pleased to successfully oppose a couple two-year bills that eroded local control and the association is geared up for a pending 15-day comment period on CARB’s Advanced Clean Fleets ZEV mandate.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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