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Good Anxiety: Harness the Power of this Misunderstood Emotion

Dr. Wendy Suzuki will be helping us learn to view anxiety through a different lens at the Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase

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How To Go Together - An Exploration of Civility

Keynote Speaker Shola Richards will explore workplace civility at the Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase in August.

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Grant Program Funds Park Improvements You Will Definitely Want to See

Groveland Community Services District has big plans for community connections.

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Port of Stockton Navigates the Post-Pandemic Water

The pandemic brought many upheavals and challenges to everyone, but it was also the catalyst for some changes that will be beneficial moving forward. Read how one port is working to solve supply chain issues.

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Climate Priorities: Special Districts at the Forefront

Through smart innovation, public private partnerships and long range strategic planning, special districts are helping California meet climate goals and mitigate risks against climate related losses.

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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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    RE: Grant Funding

    By: Greg Jaquez , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello, Ahimsah. I've see a couple suggestions so far and I have some insights on them to share.  I lead the grant writing practice for our firm, MNS Engineers, so I stay up on the details. First, the ...

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    RE: District-developed housing

    By: Kelli Davis , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Perfect timing on this post, Adam! We are struggling with recruitment and retention of workforce due to housing limitations in our rural area. We are joining efforts at the local level here in our community ...

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    Resolution Appointing Alternate Director

    By: Terra Prestwich , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello All! We are amending our District Code to add the option of Alternate Director's. I am now looking for sample resolution language that nominates an Alternate Director to serve on our Board during ...

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    RE: Grant Funding

    By: Heather Ramamurthy , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Thomas is correct. FEMA's BRIC grant would be a good source from your description. ------------------------------ Heather Ramamurthy Management Analyst Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Martinez ...

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    District-developed housing

    By: Adam Cox , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi all, I'm curious if there are any special districts out there that have developed a housing project, whether for employees or the public, and whether you did it alone or with another organization(s).  ...

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    RE: Grant Funding

    By: Heather Ramamurthy , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Thomas is correct. FEMA's BRIC grant would be a good source from your description. ------------------------------ Heather Ramamurthy Management Analyst Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Martinez ...

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    RE: Grant Funding

    By: Heather Hackett , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi Ahimsah, I suggest that you take a look at the small community drought relief program: https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/small-community-drought-relief-program/ ------------------------------ Heather ...

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    Contracting policy for construction/remodel

    By: Heather Blevins , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello, we are a library operating as a special district.  Are there other libraries out there that have a fairly robust policy for handling public works projects? Would need to include advertising, evaluating ...

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    RE: Loyality Oath

    By: Alicea Caccavo , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello there, I swear in all incoming employees per the CA constitution. Since I am a notary I do the extra step of notarizing them as well, I feel it memorializes it and ensures that the Employee ...

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