Novel Corona Virus/COVID-19 Resources

CSDA continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 and has compiled the following resources so special districts can easily access information made available through state and federal agencies.

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Learn About Special Districts

Special districts are local governments created by the people of a community to deliver specialized services essential to their health, safety, economy and well-being, that the local city or county do not provide.

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Lessons from Disaster Resilience from COVID-19

Disaster resilience is more important now than ever, and the actions we take now have direct and immediate applicability to preparing for and mitigating against the impacts of this and future pandemics.

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Wastewater Could Help Stop the Pandemic

EBMUD working on pilot effort of testing sewage to monitor for infection. Wastewater is a potentially useful resource for cost effectively monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Critical Communication During a Crisis Event

Communication during a crisis event can alter the way we do business. During a crisis, people have limited attention spans and are overwhelmed with the abundance of dire news.

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Building a Clean Energy Future

The wind is blowing in the California desert, and the propeller-like blades of the Palm Springs wind turbines are beginning to turn. In doing so, they are bringing pollution-free electricity to homes across Southern California through highways of copper and steel we call the electric grid.

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CSDA Membership

CSDA provides a strong voice for all independent special districts in California.

Advocacy

Find resources on legislative issues impacting the delivery of core local services.

Resources

Find helpful information designed to meet the needs of special districts in California.

News

Read the latest news from CSDA regarding advocacy and special districts throughout the state.

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday

29

September

Virtual Workshop: Technical & Legal Considerations for Setting Rates under Propositions 218 & 26

Tuesday, September 29 - Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Wednesday

14

October

Webinar: The ABC’s of SDLF

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
Thursday

15

October

Webinar: Water and Service Rates in Today's Environment

Thursday, October 15, 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT
Tuesday

20

October

Virtual Workshop: SDLA Module 3: Board’s Role in Finance and Fiscal Accountability

Tuesday, October 20 - Wednesday, October 21, 2020

CSDA Communities

RE: Retreat Speaker

By: Tyson Zimmerman , 10 hours ago

Posted in: Open Forum

Hi Natalya, We are also looking for a facilitator for a Board retreat. I found some on the CSDA Consultant Connection page (https://www.csda.net/member-resources/consultant-connection61). It may be a ...
RE: Is it OK for special district to support a ballot ...

By: Michelle Stephens , 10 hours ago

Posted in: Open Forum

Although not a California special district example, I thought you might like to see how Fort Collins educated (not advocated) for a ballot measure re: a 0.85 percent sales tax renewal. https://ourcity.fcgov.com/KFCG?tool=map#tool_tab ...
RE: Is it OK for special district to support a ballot ...

By: Glenn Lazof , 11 hours ago

Posted in: Open Forum

Glad you asked. The answer no. You can educate but not advocate. Our communications experts strongly advise that education efforts be concluded prior to ballots being mailed. Sorry, but best ...
RE: Video / AV / Teleconference / Streaming / Technology ...

By: Ann O'Rourke , 13 hours ago

Posted in: Open Forum

I checked out their website and a client sample. Looks pretty cool. ------------------------------ Ann O'Rourke Executive Assistant Monterey Bay Air Resources District Salinas CA (831) 718-8028 ----- ...
RE: Dropped Call During a Vote

By: Karen Roberts , 13 hours ago

Posted in: Open Forum

Thank you, Cynthia. Makes sense!! ------------------------------ Karen Roberts Customer Service Lead Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Camarillo CA (805) 482-1996 ------------------------- ...
RE: Video / AV / Teleconference / Streaming / Technology ...

By: Sloane Dell'Orto , 14 hours ago

Posted in: Open Forum

Hi Shayna! I am not affiliated with Open.Media in any way, but I am super impressed with them: https://www.open.media/ ... other than needing to possibly buy a camera and/or audio device, everything else ...
RE: Dropped Call During a Vote

By: Cynthia Allen , 14 hours ago

Posted in: Open Forum

The board member would be absent during the vote. Votes of Aye, No, and Abstain are all verbalized during the vote by the board member. ------------------------------ Cynthia Allen, PhD, CSDM Administrative ...
RE: Is it OK for special district to support a ballot ...

By: Cynthia Allen , 14 hours ago

Posted in: Open Forum

No. Special Districts may not use public funds to support or oppose a ballot measure (even if it is their own ballot measure). There are some permissible activities, however. I have attached CSDA's guide ...
Is it OK for special district to support a ballot ...

By: Rae Bell Arbogast , 17 hours ago

Posted in: Open Forum

Is it legal for a special district to post political signs supporting a ballot measure? Currently there is a ballot measure in Sierra County to raise the TOT tax 2.5% with the additional funds being allocated ...