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September 2024 Take Action Brief

September marks a busy intersection of the legislative calendar. With the State Legislature concluding its 2023-2024 session August 31, all eyes now turn to Governor Gavin Newsom who must sign or veto hundreds of bills by September 30. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., Congress returns September 9 for three weeks of action before breaking once again through the November 5 General Election. Special district leaders gathered in Indian Wells for CSDA’s Annual Conference and Exhibitor Showcase this month will gain the latest insights on all of the public policy developments while laying the foundation for our continued work ahead.

Inside this edition:

• Ask Governor Newsom to veto costly new dictates
• Highlights from final week of State Legislative Session
• RESPONSE NEEDED: Your direction will guide our action together
• Push Special District Grant Accessibility Act over the finish line

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Grassroots Mobilization Survey

One voice at one district may be able to reach one legislator, but to be successful we must reach all 120 legislators. By answering this survey, you are helping CSDA strengthen advocacy efforts on behalf of all special districts:

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Sample Policy for Adopting Positions on State Legislation

To make sure your district is ready to respond to a CSDA Call to Action in the fast-moving legislative environment, make sure your district has adopted a Legislative Advocacy Policy, governing the process your agency must go through to register your support or opposition to an issue that significantly impacts special districts.

Sample Policy

Key Messages: When Communicating with Legislators, Media, and the Public

As a member resource, CSDA has developed clear, considered, and consistent messages for members to use as desired when communicating on key issues facing special districts.

Key Messages