By @Kyle Packham The application period is now open for a nationwide program aimed to help wildland-urban interface communities mitigate catastrophic impacts of wildfire. The $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) is back for its second year, accepting applications through...
By @Aaron Avery The first year of the 2023-2024 Legislative Session saw the introduction of many bills seeking to make consequential changes to the Surplus Land Act (SLA). CSDA and its coalition partners were instrumental in the successful resolution of the six bills discussed below. ...
By @Kyle Packham Pl ease take this short survey by August 18 and help CSDA better understand how the California Air Resources Board zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate will impact your district. CSDA is working with the Institute for Local Government, California State Association of...
Fill out this short survey so we know how best to support you! Survey closes August 18. In late April 2023, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved its Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) regulations , which require a phased-in transition toward zero-emission medium and heavy...
The first year of the 2023-2024 Legislative Session has seen the introduction of numerous bills seeking to make consequential changes to the Surplus Land Act (SLA) affecting the ability of special districts to effectively serve their communities. CSDA has established itself as a recognized...
On Monday, July 10, Governor Newsom signed his infrastructure streamlining package into law.The package will accelerate critical infrastructure projects and help California achieve its climate and clean energy goals. The package was originally introduced as 10 budget trailer bill proposals in an...
Three public works bills improving special district contracting options are making their way through the State Legislature, passing out their respective second-house policy committees this week. The legislation expands or extends the ability of special districts to employ design-build and...
By Max Slavkin for Save Our Water You don’t have to be a scientist to recognize that California’s climate is changing – you can just look outside. This winter has been one of California’s wettest ever on the heels of three of the driest years in California history. Recent downpours...
CSDA has submitted a formal letter in support of Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget trailer bill package relating to infrastructure as well as a letter requesting key actions related to the homelessness crisis facing our communities and impacting the services of special districts. Meanwhile, the...
Is your special district located in a rural area serving a small-sized population? If so, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDARD) program may have funding available for your district. Those who attended CSDA’s Special Districts Legislative Days conference last...