By @Kyle Packham The United States House of Representatives remains in a holding pattern following the vacation of the Speaker’s Chair in early October. Meanwhile, bills to ensure reauthorization of several major federal programs and to keep the government open past November 17 remain in...
Initiative #1935, sponsored by the California Business Roundtable, could retroactively invalidate local revenues already approved by locally-elected boards and local voters. There is an urgent need today for special districts to support Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13 now before the State...
A big congratulations to all this year's CSDA Annual Award winners! Individuals and districts both received awards acknowledging their achievements in various areas including exceptional public outreach, leadership, and innovations! The awards were presented at this year's CSDA Annual Conference...
By @Chris Palmer In a region where the threat of prolonged drought is a persistent concern, the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project strives to be a glimmer of what the future could hold with the ocean as a reliable source of potable water for local communities. The South Coast Water...
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...
On the night of Tuesday, June 27, Governor Newsom announced signing SB 101 (Skinner), the legislative budget bill for 2023-2024. The announcement brings an end to weeks of intense negotiations between the Governor and the Legislature, particularly regarding infrastructure proposals and an...
The federal grants landscape is a rugged one that requires in-depth research, strategy, prioritization, and understanding of what’s out there. The National Special Districts Coalition, of which CSDA is a founding member, offers a robust grants program to all CSDA members. The program is designed...
Deadline: Coastal Network April 11, 2022. All Other Networks March 31, 2022. The California Special Districts Association Elections and Bylaws Committee is looking for independent special district board members or their general managers who are interested in leading the direction of...
2022 committee interest forms can be submitted ONLINE at CSDA.net! CSDA’s strength and effectiveness as an organization is directly related to our ability to involve members in the work of the association. Special districts board members and staff, as well as business...
Four one-hour tours showcasing the many special districts tackling California’s biggest challenges are now available online as examples of districts making a difference throughout the state. In 2020 CSDA took our annual tour series virtual for legislative staff, expanding accessibility and...
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