Kyle Packham joined the California Special Districts Association in 2010. As Chief Advocacy and External Affairs Officer, Kyle oversees CSDA’s lobbying, grassroots, and public affairs efforts on behalf of its more than 1,000 members, who provide essential local services to nearly all 39 million Californians.
Before coming to CSDA, Kyle served on staff in the State Capitol, working in both the State Assembly and Senate. Kyle also gained local government experience with Eastern Municipal Water District, where he worked in legislative affairs, among other departments. He earned his Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California and Bachelor of Arts from Pepperdine University.
Kyle is an alumnus of the Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship, an Eagle Scout and, together with his wife, the proud parent of four wonderful children, including one Cub Scout.