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Take Action Brief

September 2021

BREAKING NEWS:

$100 Million Independent Special District COVID-19 Relief Fund Application Period Expected to Open October 1-15. CSDA Webinar with Department of Finance on September 27 will Provide Details on How to Apply. Register Now.

The first year of the biennial legislative session concluded September 10 and the Governor now has one month to sign or veto hundreds of bills approved over the last two weeks. Among a number of successful advocacy efforts this year, CSDA is pleased to report enactment of our sponsored legislation, Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas), which provides flexibility for special districts and other government agencies to meet remotely during declared emergencies, such as the pandemic, wildfires, and other disasters. Learn more about AB 361 and other end-of-year actions in this edition of the CSDA Take Action Brief.

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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