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CARB Regulation: Flexibility for Vehicles Needed for Emergencies

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Brown Act Overhaul Bill (SB 707)

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Special Districts Week

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Take Action Toolkit

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April 2026 Take Action Brief

California's State Capitol Building

State lawmakers returned from Spring Recess on April 6, and on April 7, CSDA organized over 200 special district leaders from across the state into 30 groups to meet with over 90 legislative offices. Learn more about the legislative priorities we focused on, and also be sure to visit csda.net/ZEV-Flexibility to download a sample “15-day comment letter” due April 17. Every community must urge CARB: Don’t Ban Our Trucks!

Inside this edition:

  • April 17 Deadline to Comment on CARB Truck Ban
  • Hundreds of District Leaders Visit Over 90 Legislative Offices to Advocate on Critical Issues
  • Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act Passes House Committee
  • Share the Special Districts 101 Challenge with Your Community

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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