Special districts provide essential services to millions of Californians every day, and it’s time for us to tell our story. The Capitol, the media, and most importantly, the community you serve should understand the difference your special district makes. Join us this month as we take action together!
One Legislator can introduce a bill, but they cannot pass a bill. Much like a special district board, the Legislature must obtain majority approval. That’s one reason why being part of an association like CSDA matters so much and why your participation in our Grassroots Mobilization Program is so important.
While many special district leaders have developed a relationship with at least one of their legislators, nobody has a relationship with all 120 legislators. Since it takes 41 votes in the Assembly and 21 votes in the Senate to pass a bill, special districts need to work together. That’s what CSDA’s Grassroots Mobilization Program is for.
By identifying your legislative relationships through a 30-second Grassroots Mobilization Survey at csda.net/take-action, you can help make Districts Stronger Together.
Your answers will remain confidential. If an opportunity arises for you to consider asking one of your contacts to support or oppose an important legislative action, CSDA staff will personally reach out to you with a personalized request. Grassroots Mobilization Survey respondents are typically contacted by CSDA staff no more than about once or twice per year, sometimes less, and it will be your choice whether or not to act upon the opportunity at that time.
Please take a minute to fill out the survey and, as always, don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance.
Want further information? Visit our Take Action Toolkit for complete directories of the California State Assembly, California State Senate, United States House of Representatives, and United States Senate.
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